This Ushtrasana (The Camel Pose) is known as “Queens of back bends”. It is composed of a strong and inspiring, yet elegant posture. This Asana concentrates on the throat, chest, backbone and the abdominal region, helping to strengthen the nerves and muscles, as well as slimming and toning the waist and neckline. This postures expands the chest area, hence improving the respiratory system.
It also stretches the abdominal region, which enhances the digestive and reproductive systems. Last but not least, Ushtrasana helps to correct one’s posture. By correcting the curvature of the spine, backache is relieved.


Precaution:
Be cautious for every movement, especially the back muscles during the final position and returning to Vajrasana position. Do not make any abrupt movement. Keep it slow.

NOTE: This Asana should not be performed by people who suffer from high blood pressure, heart diseases, knee injury, abdominal ulcer, and hernia. Pregnant women should also not attempt to perform this pose.


Steps:

1) Assume Vajrasana (Diamond Pose: see below) and relax the whole body.