Camel Pose

Ushtra asana (also known as Camel pose) derives its name form "Ushtra" meaning camel in Sanskrit.

Preparation

• Sit on the floor and fold your legs at the knees. Knees to be spaced 6 inches apart. Now stand on your knees keeping your ankles and toes on the floor. Ankles to be spaced 6 inches apart.

Steps

Ushtra Asana (Camel Pose)

• Now bend the waist, back and neck backwards and firmly catch back of left ankle with left hand and back of right ankle with right hand.

• Now push the chest so that your body assumes the shape of a bow. Breathe normally. Stay in this position for 5 to 10 seconds. As your practice increases, hold this asana for 30 to 60 seconds.

• Now slowly come back to the preparation position for this asana. Carry out 3 to 4 repetitions (bending back and touching the ankles) of this asana. (In case you are holding the asana for 30 to 60 seconds, repetitions are not required).

Benefits

• Cures the diseases of lungs, chest and heart.

• Reduces fat on the stomach and makes the spine flexible.

• Helps digestion and strengthens the knees, thighs, arms, waist, back and neck.

• Cures many disorders of neck, shoulders and spine.

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