Camel Pose

Ushtrasana

oosh-TRAHS-uh-nuh

backbendstanding (on the knees)

Drishti

Third eye

Modification

grabbing both ankles

Benefits

heart Opening

Practice with Caution

high B Ppregnancyback Injuryneck Injury

Assess Your Practice

Before — How do you feel?

5/10

TenseOpen

After — How do you feel?

5/10

TenseOpen

Shift: +0

Reflect

What did "Camel Pose" teach you about steadiness and ease? How did the breath guide you?

More Backbends

Half Camel Pose

Ardha Ushtrasana

Pigeon Pose

Kapotasana

One-Legged Pigeon Pose

Eka Pada Kapotasana

Little Thunderbolt Pose

Laghuvajrasana