Camatkarasana: The Pose of Wonder

For these 5 weeks we are focusing on Camatkarasana, also known as “Wild Thing”, a big back bend of the level one syllabus.

Camatkara can be translated as astonishment, surprise, miracle, high poetical composition, spectacle, riot, or festive turbulence. Imagine the astonishment of trusting your body and breath, trusting the safety of your class community and teacher to where you find yourself upside down in a pose you did not know you could do. Recall back to the last practice when the sequence of poses fit together as verse, one leading to the next with assurance and delight in the rhythm. Savor the spectacle of our hearts opened with strength and grace, the giddy riot that can erupt after the stimulation. Enjoy the festive turbulence as we give the pose our all and then fall out, laughing at the joy of trying.