As previously mentioned, throughout the course of our daily lives rarely does the chance or need arise to stretch our backs in any type of back bend. In reality, everyday life often ends up "crunching" our spines as we sit and move with hunched postures. Because of this, ustrasana is a very interesting experience for me personally as generally underutilized muscles are stretched and an awareness is brought to the spine. When I had first assumed the posture, I remember thinking to myself that I felt "inside out," because the general position of my body, particularly my spine, was curved in a way opposite of its everyday crouch. Being "inside out" created quite an exciting and exotic feel to this posture in that one's view and feel in ustrasana is so different! In addition, the way the heart's center is completely open and thrust towards the heavens while the head is tossed back created a liberating and strong sensation. Similarly as with the girl in the above photo, I felt like I was part of the wide, open vastness where the Earth meets the heavens. Finally, the feeling of stretching and successfully completing a yoga posture is always a pleasant one; there is a sense of accomplishment and, hopefully, inner peace.Resources:
1) "Yoga Abode," http://www.yoga-abode.com/practice/camel_pose, photo
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