August Pose of the Month ~ Ustrasana ~ Camel Pose

Come into child’s pose, Balasana, elonging the spine and breathing deeply relaxing the belly and releasing low back.
Move onto knees, with blanket under knees if necessary. Curl the toes under or point feet straight back which will deepen the the mid-back bend.
Knees are hip distance wide with hands on hips gently assisting the tailbone down.
Hips are forward with leverage of lifting the sternum. This will create a feeling of lifting the heart center, expanding the lungs and chest.
Rooting down through the legs and feet, gently press hips forward as the tailbone continues reaching downward.
Staying here or options of hands to heels, ankles or blocks.
Please pay attention to lower back and neck. There should not be any pain or discomfort in these areas.
Breathe in and breathe out for 5-10 breaths.
Counter pose with Balasana, and/or gentle twists to release.
It is beneficial to do three is a series but not necessary to fully open into the posture.

Enjoy Ustrasana

Open Heart ~ Open Mind

Namaste