Experience the thrill of Wild Thing Pose. It’s a dynamic three-in-one combination of back bend, balance and core strengthening. Popular in vinyasa classes for its benefits including improved flexibility, blood circulation and muscle tone. This pose is perfect for experienced yogis looking to take their practice up a notch!
Wild Thing, also known as Camatkarasana, is a dynamic and expressive backbend that can help to open the chest and shoulders. Here’s how to perform this pose:
- Begin in downward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) with your hands and feet firmly planted on the ground.
- Inhale and lift your right leg up towards the ceiling, keeping your hips square and your left leg straight.
- Exhale and shift your weight onto your left hand, bringing your right hand to the ground beside your right foot.
- Inhale and lift your right hand off the ground, reaching it towards the ceiling and opening your chest towards the sky.
- Exhale and lift your left leg off the ground, straightening it behind you as you arch your back and lift your head and chest towards the sky.
- Hold the pose for a few deep breaths, then slowly lower your left leg and return to downward-facing dog.
- Repeat on the other side.
Yoga is an ancient practice known to improve physical and mental health. With the help of a certified yoga instructor, you can learn how to confidently step into Wild Thing asana.
The perfect pose for boosting shoulder and hip strength while also stretching muscles in your chest, arms, back, hips, and thighs. However it’s important that migraine sufferers should adjust or avoid this posture entirely due its intensity.
Meanwhile individuals with weak wrists may benefit from modifying their technique so they don’t endure intense pressure on those sensitive joints! Start listening closely to what your body tells you – by taking cues from within yourself one is guaranteed improved wellbeing no matter which poses are chosen!
