A camel stretch is a gentle backend that is performed on your knees, stabilising your body with your heels.

This exercise is great because:

It stretches the front of your body: areas like the hip flexors and chest can get tight from long periods of sitting, so it’s important to stretch them out.

It can improve stability: you need to remain strong and well balanced while performing the move, particularly through the back of the body.

It can help you de-stress: backbends create space through the ribs and chest - called the ‘heart centre’ in yoga - which can help you connect and slow your breathing.

Move of the week: camel pose