Ustrasana
Template:Contains special characters Ustrasana (Template:Langx; IAST: Script error: No such module "lang".), Ushtrasana, or Camel Pose[1] is a kneeling back-bending asana in modern yoga as exercise.
Etymology and origins
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Script error: No such module "Lang". Script error: No such module "Lang"., meaning "camel",[2] and Script error: No such module "Lang". Script error: No such module "Lang"., meaning "posture" or "seat".[3]
A different (standing) pose is given the name Ushtrasana in the 19th century Sritattvanidhi.Template:Sfn The modern pose is described in the 20th century by two of Krishnamacharya's pupils, Pattabhi Jois in his Ashtanga (vinyasa) yoga,Template:Sfn and B. K. S. Iyengar in his 1966 Light on Yoga.Template:Sfn
Description
Ustrasana is a deep backward bend from a kneeling position; the completed pose has the hands on the heels.[4] The backs of the feet may be flat on the floor, or the toes may be tucked under for a slightly less strong backbend.[5]
The pose is one of the 26 asanas in the Bikram Yoga sequence.[6]
Variations
The name Ardha Ustrasana, Half Camel pose, is given to two different poses. One is an easier modification with the hands on the hips;[7] the other has one hand on the heel on the same side, as in the full pose, and the other arm stretched back over the head.[8]
The pose can be modified by providing supports such as yoga bricks beside the calves for the hands.[5]
See also
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