What is Camel Pose in Bikram Yoga ?
The Camel Pose in Bikram Hot Yoga Series or Ustrasana is a deep back bending pose that compresses and strengthens the spine. It also opens and stretches the front of the body. Camel Pose is called Ustrasana in Sanskrit and it comes from the words Ustra with the definition of "camel" and Asana meaning "seat" or "posture". It is the deepest back bend in the Bikram Hot Yoga Series that has tremendous health benefits that we will go over in a little bit.