Camel Pose Ustrasana
Description
The camel pose ustrasana is a deep yoga backbend performed kneeling. The lifter reaches back with both hands to grab the heels while pressing the hips forward and arching the spine. The pose stretches the quads, hip flexors, chest, and front shoulders.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Camel Pose Ustrasana Instructions
- Kneel on the floor with knees hip-width apart.
- Set your toes flat and the tops of your feet down.
- Place your hands on your lower back for support.
- Press your hips forward as you arch the upper back.
- Reach one hand back to grab the same-side heel.
- Reach the other hand back to grab the other heel.
- Press the chest up and let the head fall back.
- Hold the pose and breathe deeply then come back up slowly.
Camel Pose Ustrasana Form & Visual
Camel Pose Ustrasana Benefits
- Deep front body stretch
- Opens the chest
- Stretches the quads
- Useful posture pose
- Strong yoga backbend
- Releases hip flexors
Camel Pose Ustrasana Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Hip flexors
- Pectoralis major
- Anterior deltoid
Camel Pose Ustrasana Variations & Alternatives
- Cobra Pose
- Wheel Pose
- Bow Pose
- Bridge Pose
