Foundations first ♥️ Whenever I move into a pose that involves balance - especially a particularly precarious balance - I do my best to make sure my foundation is stable before moving on. This camel variation is challenging. It’s an active variation, meaning I’m not using anything but my own mobility (strength and flexibility) to connect my foot with my head. I’m using core activation to protect my back and finding calm and control with breath. Placing my hands on the ground first allows me to find the balance and ease into the shape before I lift my arms. The slower the movement, the more control I have. This video is sped up in an effort to hold the attention of the audience. 😜♥️ The image on the top was shot with my Sony A7rii camera and the bottom is an iPhone video. It’s so interesting to me how different the colors are. Probably camera settings I need to adjust but the video is so much more vibrant, while the image is so much sharper. ♥️ Backbending in @aloyoga x @tropicofc ♥️ #yogareel #howto #yogapose #ustrasana #camelvariation #summeryoga #balance #foundations #stability #breath #flexible #womenshealth #womensfitness #fitover40