Ushtra-asana




The Camel Pose
1
Sit up on the knees with the heels of the feet pressed against the buttocks and the calves of the legs flat on the floor.
2
Reaching backward, grasp the left ankle with the left hand and right ankle with the right hand.
3
Inhale through the nostrils and lift the buttocks off the legs arching the back and thrusting the abdomen forward and tilt the head as far back as possible.
4
Either hold the posture for the duration of the inhale breath or breath gently through the nostrils while holding the posture.
5
Exhale and return to the kneeling position.