Ustrasana is a backbend performed in a kneeling position. You will be doing the pose following the child hero and table pose. Essentialyoga Studio Iyengar Yoga Yoga Props Teaching Yoga August 28 2007 YJ Editors. Ustrasana Using Props . Ustrasana is an introductory back bending asana that teaches us to go against gravity. Ustrasana Using blocks to the feet sides if you require to have more height at your hands. So Ustrasana is Camel Pose This backbend is named after a Camel because it makes your body resemble a camel hump. Use a bolster across the back of the shins to bring the floor up to you. If you notice your breath getting shallow and choppy listen and back off. Your feet should be in line with your outer hips and parallel to each other. Ustrasana Camel pose is named due to the hump-like appearance of the chest. Poses that grow with you and fit the needs of your practice is what asana exploration is all about. Urstrasana counteracts slouching and relievese low...