With International yoga day approaching on 21 June, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi like every year is doing a rundown of introduction to different yoga poses. Right from Tadasana to Ardha Chakrasana to Vrikshasan Narendra Modi has given valuable lessons on yoga each day. Yoga and its numerous benefits are widely known and by consciously moving the body into a certain yoga posture with awareness to the breath and sensations, you may be able to fight various ailment naturally! Yoga doesn't just elevate the mood and brings in positivity in life but also helps improve posture and fight various health issues. Today Narendra Modi gave us lessons on how to perform Ustrasana or the camel pose.  International Day of Yoga 2019: PM Narendra Modi Performs Tadasana; How to Perform the Asana for Perfect Abs and Posture.

Benefits of Ustrasana or The Camel Pose

  • Ustrasana doesn't just correct the posture but also relieves sore muscles and stress in the spine, etc.

  • If you cannot find enough time for daily workout, you can tone the body, especially in the areas of stomach, thighs, arms, and hips by this pose.

  • Camel posture is known to be extremely beneficial for heart health as it stretches the muscle of the chest and lowers blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension.

  • Relieves acidity, bloating, indigestion and constipation. Ustrasana can help relieve most digestive problems.

  • Ustrasana is known to stimulate Thyroid Glands by powerfully stretching the muscles of the neck region.

How To Perform Ustrasana

  • First, get into Vajrasana on the yoga mat.

  • Slowly raise on your knees so that the soles of your feet are facing upwards. The thighs should be at a 90-degree angle to the ground.

  • Place both your hands your hips with your fingers pointing downwards.

  • Breathe in slowly and bend backwards to the base of your spine, till the muscles of your legs start tensing up. This pose is called Ardha Ustrasana.

  • Now exhale and bend further backwards to clasp your ankles of both your legs with either hand.

  • Stay in this position for 10-15 seconds while breathing in and out normally.

Let PM Narendra Modi teach you how to perform Ustrasana:

People suffering from a hernia, vertigo or arthritis should not try this asana or if planning to try must only do it under professional guidance.

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