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The wild thing pose is a backbend that helps in strengthening the arms and shoulders. It opens up the chest region, stretches the lungs, shoulders and throat. The asana also stretches and strengthens the back. Yoga expert a, Vishakhapatnam share with us the benefits of Camatkarasana and the correct way to perform it along with the variations.
How to perform Camatkarasana:
You can get into Camatkarasana either from adho mukh shvanasana (downward facing dog pose) or from vasisthasana (side plank pose). Before you can begin practicing this pose, you should be comfortable with performing the dhanurasana, adho mukh shvanasana and vasisthasana. You can begin with these three asanas to warm up the back, shoulders and arms and then proceed to the 2 variations of Camatkarasana.
Variation 1
1. From vasisthasana or the side plank on the right side, move the top left leg folded at knee towards the floor, while turning your back parallel to the ground.
2. Now flip and stretch the left arm, shoulder and back, making it parallel to the ground.
3. Right leg and feet are stretched along with the left arm.
3. Repeat on the other side.
Variation 2
1. From adho mukh shvanasana inhale and raise the right leg up, bend the knee and open the right hip while moving the right leg towards left side.
2. Now exhale and shift the weight of your body on the left hand and left leg.
3. Take the right leg downwards towards the floor.
3. Inhale, flip and open the right arm, shoulder and chest, with the back parallel to the ground.
4. Left leg and feet are stretched out, along with the right arm and shoulder. Repeat on the other side.
Those suffering from shoulder, neck or back conditions should avoid this pose.
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