
Hatha
Yoga: The Yoga of the Physical Body.
Ushtrasana:
The Camel Pose.

Instructions.
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Sit in Vajrasana
with the feet and knees slightly apart.
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Stand on your
knees and stretch the arms to the sides.
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Lean backwards
and place the hands on the heels.
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Stretch the neck
backwards and let the body weight rest on the arms.
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Arch as far back
as possible.
- Return to the
kneeling position, then back to Vajrasana.
Breath.
- Inhale while assuming
the kneeling position.
- Exhale while bending
backward and while returning to Vajrasana.
Duration.
Concentration.
Benefits.
This asana is beneficial
for the digestive,
excretory,
and reproductive
systems. It stretches the stomach
and intestines, eliminating constipation. It is useful for removing
backache, lumbago, and rounded back.
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