Camel Pose

This is a very deep back bend which is performed in a kneeling position. As a stretch it opens the whole of the front of the body, including the hip flexors and pectoral muscles. The posture improves core strength, spinal, hip and shoulder flexibility and stamina.

Detailed information http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/688 or video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-r3ID-wUas&feature=related

Camel Pose Challenge rules

Practicing Ustrasana can make many beginners who are new to yoga feel distinctly ill, with light headedness or nausea being quite common after-effects.However, this does usually improve with practice.
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From Bea N

“I did it the way is explained but then I checked that pose on attached link of video, and wow! look bit harder there hehe..so I presume is begineer level of that pose?”

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Lauren H For how long should I do it?

3:10 GMT, 20 Jun 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Maria D Good stretch on thighs nd even arms.

Santa Fe, US • 2:20 GMT, 19 Jun 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Jaanika N Its harder then I thought

Eschweiler, DE • 7:23 GMT, 4 Jun 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Jimmy G and Cathy C encouraged this.

Rian F it looks easy but need to do it more often

Johannesburg, ZA • 4:39 GMT, 10 May 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Cathy C encouraged this.

Victoria C Great stretch :-)

Kent, GB • 9:39 GMT, 5 May 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Jarod C and Farrah A encouraged this.

Heidi H really good stretch shall do this some more

Llanelli, GB • 1:10 GMT, 23 Apr 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Rian F encouraged this.

Julie J lacking flexibility for this one

Rochester, US • 3:15 GMT, 16 Apr 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Rian F encouraged this.

Russell G Wow, too difficult for me at the moment -- I don't have much back flexibility :-(

Bristol, GB • 9:06 GMT, 15 Mar 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Bella B and Abhishek B encouraged this.

Sonia V No exactly my favourite position .. but glad I can manage it too :)

Is-Swieqi, MT • 12:29 GMT, 12 Mar 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Debbie F This felt good...but I'm going to have to work my way up to holding/touching my ankles!

TX, US • 3:10 GMT, 11 Mar 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Alexis T I will do this everyday! I loved it.

4:04 GMT, 4 Mar 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Russell G and Carol P encouraged this.

Nana D DID TOUCH MY HEELA AGAIN YESTERDAY, FELT GOOD!!!

Durban, ZA • 7:05 GMT, 1 Feb 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Crystal L and Chantelle A encouraged this.

Nana D Incoporated this into my stretch routine after my daily exercise. Some days it seems easier to do and other days can barely touch my feet. Anybody know the reason whuy this is so?

Durban, ZA • 7:11 GMT, 31 Jan 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Suki N encouraged this.

Nana D Still working on perfecting this one. Some days are better than others, Why?

Durban, ZA • 1:27 GMT, 25 Jan 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Inari J, Loren O and 1 otherInari J, Loren O and Teresa D encouraged this.

Liane R Day 1 of the 7 day Tribesport challenge

9:24 GMT, 20 Jan 2013 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Rondi D logged some Fitness & Training training on 27 Dec 2012
I liked this pose.

WY, US • 7:16 GMT, 27 Dec 2012 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Boris E, Lisa B and 3 othersBoris E, Lisa B, Brad N, Rick P and Laurence M encouraged this.

April W Love this move! :)

Clarksville, US • 8:18 GMT, 25 Dec 2012 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Heather G, Naveed I and 1 otherHeather G, Naveed I and Ann G encouraged this.

Carol P took me some time but finally able to do this challenge!!

Mapleton, US • 4:24 GMT, 21 Dec 2012 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Crystal L and Sharon T encouraged this.

Colleen O Thought this would be a great stetch after waking up really sore... turns out I'm not that flexible....

MI, US • 4:08 GMT, 18 Nov 2012 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Maria G, Jon A and 1 otherMaria G, Jon A and Abi H encouraged this.

Karen F doin' a little camel pose

Topsham, US • 9:51 GMT, 17 Nov 2012 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Ryan R, Mitch B and 5 othersRyan R, Mitch B, Paul T, J.R. B, Rick P, Бранко М and Heather E encouraged this.

Cheeta L That felt really good, got the light headed feeling after the 30 seconds was up but enjoyed the stretch! I HAVE to incorporate more yoga into my life!

Leicester, GB • 2:53 GMT, 2 Sep 2012 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Sandra B and Olivia Z encouraged this.

Adrian M answered the question How long do you hold this posture?

In Bikram Yoga, Ustrasana is usually held for around 20 seconds. But it's done twice in the series. It's perfectly normal to feel a bit light-headed right after doing the pose. But it's really great for improving fle...

Antipolo City, PH • 8:20 GMT, 9 Aug 2012 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Amber Y Man, this looks easy but in reality it's difficult, you'll be dizzy the first time you do it.

Imus, PH • 10:10 GMT, 30 Jul 2012 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Citlalli V responded to the guide Ustrasana - Camel Pose

Tucking my toes under makes it too easy, but setting the tops of my feet on the floor is painful. Help!

Ciudad de México, MX • 1:27 GMT, 18 Jul 2012 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Angela R answered the question How long do you hold this posture?

I compromised between Karen and Harini's suggestions for # of breaths and did 12 slow breaths. It's hard...I've never done the pose before and I, too, don't have much flexibility.

Banff, CA • 4:52 GMT, 3 Jun 2012 • In the Camel Pose Challenge

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Hideki S and Shantanoo B encouraged this.

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