ushtrasana

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Ustrasana is a deep backward bend from a kneeling position; the completed pose has the hands on the heels. The backs of the feet may be flat on the floor, or the toes may be tucked under for a slightly less strong backbend

Ushtrasana pose known as camel pose. In Sanskrit ‘ushtra‘ means ‘Camel’. The body looks like the shape of camel so it is called as Ushtrasana. Especially good for a back problem, relaxing mind, blood circulation, respiratory system, endocrine and nervous system.

Steps for Ushtrasana yoga pose (Camel Pose)

  1. Sit on knees and bend backward.
  2. Hold right ankles or heel with a right hand and left ankle or heel with a left hand.
  3. Now bend your neck and head back as much as you can and push waist area slightly forward.
  4. Breathing should be normal for 6 to 10 seconds in this position.
  5. After 6 to 10 seconds return to the first position by bending forward.  Release your hands from heels. This is your one round of Ushtra Asana. Repeat this for some more rounds.

Camel Pose Benefits

  1. Helps to increase chest size and lungs capacity.
  2. Brings flexibility in chest, abdomen, and neck.
  3. Stimulates abdomen organs.
  4. Improve the function of the respiratory system. Beneficial for Asthma patient.
  5. Activate whole respiratory organs and nerves.
  6. Cures problems related to Neck, Shoulders, and back.
  7. Cures Vata, Pitta and Kapha Dosha.
  8. Strengthens the back muscles.
  9. Stimulate thyroid gland.
  10. Releases back pain.
  11. Increases blood circulation to the brain.
  12. Helps to improve Posture.
  13. Reduce the fats in the stomach.
  14. Improve digestion

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