Ustrasana

Ustrasana (Sanskrit: उष्ट्रासन; IAST: Uṣṭrāsana), Ushtrasana, or Camel Pose[1] is a kneeling back-bending asana in modern yoga as exercise.

[4] The modern pose is described in the 20th century by two of Krishnamacharya's pupils, Pattabhi Jois in his Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga,[5] and B. K. S. Iyengar in his 1966 Light on Yoga.

[6] Ustrasana is a deep backward bend from a kneeling position; the completed pose has the hands on the heels.

[7] The backs of the feet may be flat on the floor, or the toes may be tucked under for a slightly less strong backbend.

[11] The pose can be modified by providing supports such as yoga bricks beside the calves for the hands.

Ustrasana
An International Day of Yoga class in Kolkata practising Ardha Ustrasana, Half Camel pose