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Ushtrasana Yoga Posture, the Camel Pose

March 24th, 2007 | admin

Ushtra means camel. This posture assumes distant similarities to the body of a camel.

The Procedure for Ushtrasana

Sit on Vajrasana

1. Raise your buttocks and balance your feet on your toes. There should be a distance of six inches between the knees and between the feet.

2. Take your hands back words and grab the heels with your hands. Take care not to lose balance.

3. Bend your head backwards as much as possible. Thrust your chest as forward as possible.

4. Stay at this pose for a few seconds. Slowly return to original position.

Notes on Ushtrasana Yoga Pose

This is beneficial in straightening the backbone. This also cures back ache and pain at waist.

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