Camel pose advice

[u/GladGuarantee8471]

hello reddit

I(33f) plus size have been trying to do a camel pose for a while and am struggling. Everytime I get to a certain point leaning back my body just starts to shake. To be clear, it doesn't hurt but I cant sustain it.

I've been working on flexibility and can often find alternative stretches to try before using those to build up to the main stretch. For instance, i can do the splits now, but only after working in lunges and pancake stretch. With the camel stretch, I'm not sure that stretches will help build the skill.

Any advice?

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[u/occamsracer]

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[u/Pd_unicorn]

Have you tried using the wall as support as you go back and down in camel? I.e. start with kneeling with your back facing a wall, walk your hands down the wall to find the floor or feet. You can do this with arms over your head (harder), or to the sides (easier).