Ustrasana Camel Bridge opens the whole of the front of the body incl. hi...

Ustrasana Camel Bridge opens the whole of the front of the body including Hip Flexors and Pectoral muscles. Tips: A deeper stretch can be achieved by separating the knees slightly wider at the start of the pose.

Benefits: (1.) Improves flexibility of the neck and spine (2.) stimulates the nervous system (3.) relieves backache.

Instructions: (1) Feet straight back (2) Knees and shins hip distance and parallel (3) Hips push out if possible (4) Chest lifts (5) spine long, press tailbone slightly forward (6) If it feels ok on neck, let head go back (7) Hands gently placed on heels to feel a lift through the shoulders.

Recommendation: Try and stay in this pose for 4 to 5 deep breaths, and then carefully return to upright seating position. It's a good idea to follow this exercise with a kneeling low-back stretch and gentle hip rotations - to loosen the low back.  Good luck with your exercises and health goals and thanks for watching!