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Ustrasana/ Camel Pose
By FITTR
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16 Oct 2018
2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z
Preparation
This asana is beneficial for the digestive and reproductive systems. It stretches the stomach and intestines, alleviating constipation. Let's look at how it's done: Sit in vajrasana. This is your starting position.
Method
Step 1
Now, Stand on your knees with your arms at the sides
Step 2
The knees and feet should be together but may be separated if this is more comfortable
Step 3
Lean backward, slowly reaching for the right heel with the right hand and then the left heel with the left hand
Step 4
Do not strain
Step 5
Push the abdomen forward, trying to keep the thighs vertical, and bend the head and spine backward as far as possible
Step 6
Try to relax the whole body, especially the back muscles, into the stretch
Step 7
The weight of the body should be evenly supported by the legs and arms
Step 8
Remain in the final position for as long as is comfortable
Step 9
Return to the starting position by slowly releasing the hands from the heels one at a time
Step 10
Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions
Step 11
And that's how you do Ustrasana
Step 12
Precautions: Ustrasana should be avoided by people having any back injury or pain in the neck.
