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Wild Thing
Sanskrit:
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Translation
Kemetic Name:
Other Names:
Camatkarasana
cha-MOT-kar-AHS-uh-nuh
Camatkara = Surprise or Miracle, Asana = Pose
Flip Dog
Intermediate
Heart, Sacral
Backbend
Overview
A heart-opening backbend that energizes the body and inspires emotional freedom and flow.
Lift chest, draw shoulder blades back, protect lower back.
Passion, freedom, and joy
Invites play, heart opening, and energizing flow.
Opens heart meridian and stretches the diaphragm and side body.
Lift through the chest before leaning back. Protect lower spine.
From side plank, lift top leg and backbend. Open heart and reach back.
Use props such as bolsters or blocks to reduce compression.
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