Ustrasana(Camel Posture)
In this yoga pose the final stage of the posture resembles like a camel.
How to Do:
Sit erect and stretch the legs and heels together, palms should press on the floor by the side of the buttocks.
In this yoga pose the final stage of the posture resembles like a camel.
How to Do:
Sit erect and stretch the legs and heels together, palms should press on the floor by the side of the buttocks.
1. First fold the right leg at the knee level and place the heel under the right buttock.
2. Second fold the left leg at the knee level and place the heel under the left buttock ( this is called vajrasana)
3. Then stand on the knees to make the trunk vertical
4. Recline the body backwards and keep the palms on the soles.
5. Slowly release the palms and return to 3rd position
6. Slowly sit on the heel s .
7. Unfold the left leg and keep it straight.
8. Unfold the right leg and keep it to the side of the left leg.
Benefits Ustrasana(Camel Posture):
Regular practice of Camel pose or Ustrasana gives flexibility to spine, increases blood flow to brain,tones the abdomen and stretches ribs.
Relieves back aches, breathing problems, Arthritis, Lumbago, sciatica, flatulence and gastric troubles.
Regular practice improves the person's confidence level and also suppress tammas.
Caution:
The persons who have heart problems should do carefully and hernia patients should avoid.
Important points:
Mode of bending ;
Keep the knees together .
Mode of breathing :
Inhale whenever you bend backwards and inhale while coming up . You should take normal breathing in the final position.
