Camel Pose

Difficulty

Intermediate

Position

Floor

Type

Static stretching, Yoga

Sides

Single position

Hold time

30–45 s per set in our routines

How to do the Camel Pose

1. Kneel with knees hip-width apart and place hands on your lower back, fingers pointing down.
2. Engage your core and thighs, lift through your chest, and begin to lean back creating an upper back arch.
3. If it feels good, reach one hand at a time toward your heels while keeping hips stacked over knees.
4. Open the shoulders, soften the throat, and let your head relax back while you breathe.

Tips

• Press hips forward so they stay directly above your knees.
• Keep the glutes active to support the lower back.

Adjustments

• Stay with hands on your lower back if reaching the heels feels too intense.
• Pad the knees with a folded blanket or cushion for comfort.

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