{"id":853,"date":"2021-06-07T08:18:23","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T02:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinyasayogaashram.com\/blog\/?p=853"},"modified":"2021-06-07T08:30:56","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T03:00:56","slug":"ustrasana-ushtrasana-or-camel-pose-how-to-do-it-benefits-step-by-step-instructions-precautions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vinyasayogaashram.com\/blog\/ustrasana-ushtrasana-or-camel-pose-how-to-do-it-benefits-step-by-step-instructions-precautions\/","title":{"rendered":"Ustrasana, Ushtrasana, or Camel Pose : How to Do It, Benefits, Step by Step Instructions & Precautions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Ushtrasana, also known as Camel Pose is a kneeling back-bending asana.<\/p>

The name comes from the Sanskrit words,\u00a0 Ustra meaning “camel”, and\u00a0 Asana meaning “posture” or “seat”.<\/p>

Ustrasana, Ushtrasana, or Camel Pose Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>

Starting Position: Vajrasana<\/p>

  1. Stand on the knees. Keep the thighs fully straight. Keep the knees and feet together.<\/li>
  2. Lean in the backward direction. Slowly move more backward. Reach the right heel with the right hand, and the left heel with the left hand. Avoid straining the body.<\/li>
  3. Push the hips in the forward direction. The thighs should be kept vertical.<\/li>
  4. Then bend the head and the spine as backward and as far as possible without straining.<\/li>
  5. Relax the body and the muscles of the back.<\/li><\/ol>

    Support the body weight equally on the legs and arms.<\/p>

    1. Keep the arms in such a way that they anchor the shoulders to maintain the back arch. Stay in the same position for as long as you find it comfortable.<\/li>
    2. Then release the hands from the heels one by one and return to the starting position.<\/li><\/ol>

      Precautions of Ustrasana, Ushtrasana, or Camel Pose<\/strong><\/h2>
      1. Breath normally throughout the practice. Avoid long and deep breaths as the chest is already stretched during this asana and taking long, deep breaths may create discomfort in breathing.<\/li>
      2. People suffering from high or low blood pressure should avoid practicing this asana.<\/li>
      3. People suffering from insomnia should avoid this asana.<\/li>
      4. Ustrasana should be avoided by people having any back injury or pain in the neck.<\/li>
      5. Ustrasana is not recommended for people suffering from a migraine.<\/li><\/ol>

        Benefits of Practicing Ustrasana, Ushtrasana, or Camel Pose<\/strong><\/h2>
        1. Helpful in getting rid of all kinds of back pain.<\/li>
        2. Stimulates the functioning of the thyroid gland.<\/li>
        3. Makes the neck, back, chest and abdominal regions flexible.<\/li>
        4. Stretches pelvic region thus helpful in getting rid of menstrual discomforts.<\/li>
        5. Improves digestion and reduces excess fat deposited on the stomach, neck and back.<\/li>
        6. Activates the brain cells and makes it function better by improving the blood circulation.<\/li>
        7. Beneficial for curing the diseases related to the respiratory system such as Bronchitis and Asthma.<\/li><\/ol>

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