The backbend in this animal yoga pose reminds one of a camel’s hump. Hence the name.
Benefits of camel pose:
- This pose opens the chest and shoulders.
- It improves flexibility of the spine and hence improves posture.
Variation of camel pose:
- Stand straight.
- Stretch your arms forward and place your hands one on top of the other.
- Move forward, bending your knees as you do.
- Bend your elbows as you move your hands in a circular motion towards you as you move.
- Feel the stretch in your hamstrings.
- Come back to the center.
You can try this same pose moving forward with your arms inclined downwards and your knees bent more – almost touching the ground.
Benefits: This builds your core muscles and makes you more flexible in the limbs.