My theme for this year’s #atozchallenge is – 26 Yogasana. So brace yourself for 26 days of stretching, backbends and inversions, as I take you along my upside down evenings, sincerely hoping that you will find these posts helpful 🙂
Camatkarasana or Wild Thing
The Wild thing or Camatkarasana is one of my favorite yoga poses. A beautiful chest opener, where you are opening yourself to the world, letting go of fear and inhibitions. During my early days of practice, I used to keep falling out of the pose because it was so hard to balance on one arm. But slowly, with practice, I can now hold it for numerous breaths, feeling the stretch in my back, shoulders and legs. If you too struggle balancing, then practice this pose near the wall. Don’t forget to warm up with a couple of Suryanamskars.
Here’s a video on how to get into a Wild thing pose from Downward dog.
Video speed – 2X
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Disclaimer: I am not an Instructor or Yoga teacher, only a regular Hatha Yoga practitioner who is passionate about fitness. I am writing this series to detail my learning and experience during the practice. Please consult a Physician/Doctor before starting any exercise regime as some of the poses might contradict with your existing medical issues, for example injuries related to spinal cord, knee, ankle, wrists, neck, medical conditions like Migraine, Diabetics, Asthma etc.
Previous Posts:
A: Always Stretch – Anjaneyasana
B: Being a Wannabe Crow
C: Chakrasana
D: Dandasana
E: Eight Angle Pose
F: Fallen Angel Pose
G: Garudasana
H: Handstand
I : Inversion
J: Janu Sirsasana
K: Koundiyasana
L : Lord of the Dance
M: Mermaid Pose
N: Navasana
O : Ostrich Pose
P : Can you Plow?
Q: Quarter Dog
R: Revolved Poses
S: Side Crow Swag
T : Triangle
U: Utrasana or Camel Pose
V: Vasisthasana
Goodness, it doesn’t look so difficult… when someone who can do it does it 😉
But I think I should start with something easier…
@JazzFeathers
The Old Shelter – 1940s Film Noir
That surely looks D.I.F.F.I.C.U.L.T!!
I am doing surya namaskar regularly and love doing it. I try increasing the numbers with days,. Loved these wild poses though, let me try them too.
Oh you are a wild thing, alright! 🙂
You know my back hurts when I try it with one hand and here you are, doing it so seamlessly with one hand!
No wonder, we all call you rubber woman!
Cheers
hahahaha – I was imagining you falling over while trying this. thanks for posting the video – its always nice to see the HOW and not just the finished product.
Worry #Lexicon of Leaving
I began my suryanamaskars today again, Raj and I kept thinking of you and your poses to motivate me. It’s true that our stories and sharing them, really really help. Thank you for being my biggest inspiration.