Camel Pose
Sanskrit Name: Ustrasana
Challenge Level: Medium
Camel pose is a deep backbend that offers an increase in flexibility, strength and a number of other health benefits. Many body parts are activated and challenged in this pose.To perform camel pose, the practitioner kneels on the mat and bends backward to touch the feet with both hands.Beginners may initially only achieve a limited backward bend in this posture, while more experienced practitioners may carry out a deeper bend in which the head dips down close to the floor.
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Backbend Yoga Poses
Our spines are an incredible combination of strength and flexibility. Strong bones and large muscles give us structure and protect sensitive nerves, while flexible ligaments and tendons allow the spine to move in all different planes. With regular backbends we can help to protect this wonderful balance by increasing mobility while strengthening the supporting muscles around the skeleton.