A sure cure for rounded shoulders, Camel opens the chest and relieves tension in the upper back. This invigorating backbend tones the spinal nerves and increases circulation.
1. Kneel with the tops of your feet on the floor, knees hip-distance apart.
2. Gently press your pelvis forward as you carefully arch back.
3. Stretch your neck back and take hold of your heels. Breathe softly as you hold for up to one minute.
4. Release your heels and come up.
5. Sit on your heels, bring the backs of your hands to the floor, and bend forward, resting your forehead on the floor.
Holding the Pose… Contract your buttocks firmly and lengthen your spine away from your tailbone. Try to make the arch rounder by expanding your chest. Feel the stretch in your thighs, across your abdomen and chest, and in the front of your shoulders, neck, and throat. Relax your face.
Here’s an Easier Way… If you find it hard to reach your heels, turn your toes under, or simply arch back with your hands on your hips.
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