Wild Thing: Camatkarasana | Traditional
Benefits
Builds strength, mobility, and breathing awareness with steady alignment. Particularly helpful for feeling steady and present.
Props
No-props
Hold Time
5 to 8 breaths
Cautions
Practice within a pain-free range. Reduce depth or use props for knee, low back, neck, wrist, or shoulder sensitivity.
Entering Wild Thing
Begin in Side Plank. Step the top foot behind you to the floor. Lift the hips and chest upward as the top arm reaches overhead. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.
Exiting Wild Thing
Lower the hips and roll back through Side Plank. Return to Plank or Downward Dog. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.