BENEFITS OF USHTRASANA / CAMEL POSE
How to do Camel Pose
Kneel down on the floor.- Your knees should be aligned to your hips and your feet should be shoulder-width apart from each other.
- Bend backwards, hold your right ankle with your right hand and left ankle with the left hand.
- You may place your arms on the feet instead of holding your ankles.
- Arch your back as much as possible and keep your thighs straight.
- Drop your head down so your chin is tilted up.
Duration: 30 seconds
Benefits of Camel Pose
Stimulates lungs and improves lung capacity- Cures breathing disorders
- Relieves upper back pain caused due to breathing disorders
- Tones the abdominal organs
- Tones shoulders and shoulder joints
- Stimulates spinal nerves and is effective for back and neck pain
- Helps to cure insomnia
- Relieves stress and anxiety
Note
People suffering from
chronic back ailments, migraine, low and high blood pressure should refrain
from practicing the pose.
