How To Do the Camel Pose

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Camels—well known for their grumpy temperaments—would benefit greatly from this pose. But good luck getting one to do it.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Comfortable clothing suitable for stretching and moving
A calm place where you won't be distracted or disturbed
A yoga mat or folded blanket

Step 1: Kneel on mat

Kneel on the mat with your knees six to twelve inches apart. If you want cushioning to protect your knees, place a folded blanket under them.

Tip: The closer together your knees are, the harder the pose will be; the further away, the easier.

Step 2: Lift body up

Lift your body up so you're "standing" on your knees, with your shins and feet still on the floor behind you.

Step 3: Put hands on hips

Put your hands on your hips. Shift your hips a little bit forward as you expand your chest up and a little bit back.

Step 4: Grab heels

Curl your toes under your feet to elevate your heels, and reach back with your right hand to grab your right heel, then your left hand to grab your left heel, expanding your chest even more.

Tip: If you have trouble reaching your heels, place your hands on your hips and gently press you hips forward, and lift your chest.

Step 5: Point toes

Point your toes so the tops of your feet come back to the floor and the heels—and your hands—are closer to the ground again. If it feels good to drop your head back, do so. If it feels uncomfortable, look either up or straight ahead to protect your neck.

Step 6: Hold pose

Hold the pose for 5 to 10 even, natural breaths.

Step 7: Release pose

Release the pose by scooping your belly inward to support your lower back as you lift back to upright, then fold forward and rest your forehead on the mat for a few breaths. Feel better? Spit once for 'no' and twice for 'yes.'

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[cjd623]

i got the wrong idea when i came to this video

[platinum10000]

haha you hoped to see that on you tube..!

[thatwasbuttery171717]

I have to do this for singing because i have tension in my jaw. At first i was like what the fuck? Yoga? But it actually really helps

[KingznAcez]

wtf

[sophialaine221]

i sware i saw somethign different when i clicked this xD

[Valkirio4]

@goodideatosmokethis  *drumroll* rofl

[Physico90]

I heard this was a great strech for helping posture

[K9girl29]

ug holy crap tht hurt my back :( but it helps alot :D

[goodideatosmokethis]

i thought it said how to do the camel toe

[JewSunStar]

very helpful. Thank you

[diplomat169]

OMG