Camel Pose (Ushtrasana)

Sanskrit word “Ushtra” means ‘camel’. While performing this asana the practitioner’s body resembles a camel, therefore this asana is also known as the camel pose.

Benefits of the Camel Pose (Ushtrasana)
The ushtrasana helps in stretching spine, back muscles, shoulders and arms. Ushtrasana is considered best as a routine asana later when the muscles are limber and you have worked the back and shoulders.

How to perform the Camel Pose (Ushtrasana)
- Start this asana with sitting up on knees, heels of feet pressed against hips and calves of legs flat on the floor.
- Now reach backward, grasp left ankle with your left hand and right ankle with right hand.
- Breathe in through nostrils and lift your hips off the legs arching back and thrusting abdomen forward, try to tilt your head as far back as possible.
- Hold the posture till you can hold your breath or while holding the posture breath gently through nostrils.
- Now breathe out and return back to Position #1.

Durations/Repetitions of the Camel Pose (Ushtrasana)
Either hold the posture till you can hold your breath or it should be hold for a duration of thirty seconds to one minute if you choose to breathe while holding the ushtraasana. Repeat the asana thrice.

Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Camel Pose (Ushtrasana)
Ushtrasana is a difficulty level 5 asana recommended for intermediate yoga practitioner.

Video: Camel Pose (Ushtrasana)

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