Camel Pose

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf yoga pose
gptkbp:associated_with feet hip-width apart
head in line with spine
knees under hips
shoulders over knees
gptkbp:benefits improves spinal flexibility
opens the chest and shoulders
relieves tension in the back
stimulates the organs of the abdomen
stretches the front of the body
gptkbp:bodyStyle gptkb:Hatha_Yoga
gptkb:Iyengar_Yoga
gptkb:Vinyasa_Yoga
gptkb:Ashtanga_Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
gptkbp:commonName lifting hips too high
not engaging the thighs
not using props when needed
overextending the neck
sinking into the lower back
gptkbp:duration hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute
gptkbp:history popularized in modern yoga
part_of_Hatha_Yoga
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Camel Pose
gptkbp:is_a_route_for comfortable in kneeling position
should be able to perform backbends
gptkbp:modifications keep hands on heels
place hands on lower back
use a block for support
gptkbp:mouth exhale while releasing back
inhale while lifting chest
gptkbp:relatedTo Setu Bandhasana
Bhujangasana
Ustrasana
gptkbp:safety avoid collapsing lower back
engage core muscles
keep neck neutral
gptkbp:targets abdominals
hip flexors
pectorals
quadriceps
spinal extensors
gptkbp:threats requires proper warm-up
not recommended for those with back injuries
should be avoided during pregnancy
gptkbp:variant Half Camel Pose
Kneeling Camel Pose
Supported_Camel_Pose