The name comes from the Sanskrit words उष्ट्र Uṣṭra, "camel", and asana (आसन, āsana) meaning "pose"
A different (standing) pose is given the name Ushtrasana in the 19th century Sritattvanidhi. The modern pose is described in the 20th century by two of Krishnamacharya's pupils, Pattabhi Jois in his Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, and B. K. S. Iyengar in his Light on Yoga.
Stretching deep hip flexors.
Stretches and strengthens the shoulders and back.
Reduces fat on thighs.
Expands the abdominal region, improving digestion, respiration.
Opens the chest.
Loosens up the vertebrae.
Avoid this pose if one is suffering from severe low back pain. If the knees, shoulders, are injured. Pain in thighs.
Stomach issues and aches, cervical.
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