Stretching into Spring: Camel Pose and Full Camel

Today I’m highlighting camel pose (ustrasana). This pose is a great heart opener. Heart openers are poses where the upper cervical vertebrae are bent and the chest is open. Try to make space between the vertebrae before bending them by thinking of pulling up through the crown of your head (make yourself tall) before dropping backwards. The drop back should originate from the mid back; the head drops back last. I’m post Two pictures of camel pose (you can also use blocks if you can’t reach your heels. The first picture will be of full camel pose (kapotasna). Full camel is an advanced pose only. As you are bending backward in camel allow the lower back to bend as well (again make space between the lumbar vertebrae here and think tall). If you can see your feet, use a reverse grip to catch the feet. Your fingers should catch the heel and the palm of your hand should rest along the arch of the foot.

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