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Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

A kneeling backbend supporting the lower back or grasping heels, pressing hips forward over knees while opening the chest.

2 min 30 sec
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Video byTravis Eliot
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30 Min Yin Yoga to Improve Flexibility l Mobility for Hips, Spine & Legs

Coaching notes

Kneel tall with toes tucked or flat, support lower back with hands or reach for heels, pressing hips forward over knees into an open chest backbend.

Key points

  • Keep pelvis stacked directly above knees
  • Tuck chin slightly to protect cervical spine rather than throwing head back
  • Position hands on sacrum or heels based on spinal mobility

Common mistakes

Collapsing backward into the lumbar spine without engaging quads.

Practice settings

Sets
1
Duration
2 min 30 sec
Rest
0 sec
Est. duration
2 min 30 sec
Yin YogaSpineChest OpenerBackbend

Movement sequence

  1. Kneel tall with toes tucked or flat.
  2. Support lower back with hands or reach for heels.
  3. Press hips forward over knees into an open chest backbend.

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