Gujarat State Yog Board

Sitting Asanas

Ushtrāsana Camel posture

Ustra means camel. The body in this pose resembles a camel, hence the name.

Sthiti: Vajrāsana

How to perform

Sit in Vajrāsana.

Bring the knees and the feet about a few inches apart and stand on your knees.

While inhaling, bend backward, place the right palm on the right heel and left palm on the left heel and exhale.

Be careful not to jerk the neck while bending backward.

In the final position, thighs will be vertical to the floor and head tilted backwards.

Weight of the body should be evenly distributed on the arms and legs.

Remain in the posture for 10-30 seconds with normal breathing.

Return with inhalation; sit in Vajrāsana.

Relax in Viśrāmāsana.

Benefits

Ushtrāsana is extremely useful for defective eyesight.

This is useful in relieving back and neck pain.

It helps to reduce fat over the abdomen and hips.

It is helpful in digestive problems and cardiorespiratory disorders.

Precautions while performing

Those suffering from heart diseases or hernia should not practice it.

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