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Camel Pose
Ustrasana

A kneeling backbend that opens the front body while demanding steady leg support.

Instructional illustration of Camel Pose
LevelIntermediate
Pose typeBackbend
Primary focusChest, Hip flexors

How to practice Camel Pose

  1. Kneel with knees hip-width apart and thighs upright.
  2. Place hands at the back of the pelvis.
  3. Lift the chest and lengthen upward before arching back.
  4. Keep hands at the pelvis or reach the heels without collapsing.

Practice tips

  • Keep hips over knees.
  • Maintain length through the lower back.
Practice note: Keep the head neutral if releasing it back is uncomfortable.
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