All Poses
Ustrasana
Camel Pose
intermediateBackbend
Muscle Groups
Spinal extensorsQuadricepsHip flexorsChestCore
A kneeling backbend where the hands reach back to the heels, opening the chest and hip flexors.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Kneel with hips stacked over the knees
- 2.Place hands on the lower back for support
- 3.Lift the chest and lean back from the upper back
- 4.Reach for the heels one hand at a time
- 5.Keep the hips pressing forward over the knees
Benefits
- +Opens the chest and hip flexors
- +Strengthens the back
- +Stretches the abdomen
- +Stimulates the thyroid
- +Improves posture
Muscle Groups
Spinal extensorsQuadricepsHip flexorsChestCore
Contraindications
- Low or high blood pressure
- Migraine
- Insomnia
- Serious low back or neck injury