What a Helpful Camel: Physical and Therapeutic Benefits

Ustrasana provides certain physical benefits such as:
1) Stretching the entire front body: neck, thighs, hip flexors, groin, and ankles
2) Strengthening the back, gluteus maximus, and arms (triceps)
3) Massaging and stimulating the organs of the abdomen and neck
4) Improving posture

Therapeutic uses of Ustrasana include:
1) Overcoming fatigue and anxiety
2) Alleviating respiratory ailments
3) Relieving mild backaches

Resources:
1) "Yoga Journal," http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/688, therapeutic benefits
2) "Yoga Online," http://www.myyogaonline.com/poses/back-bends/camel-pose-ustrasana, physical benefits
3) "Maryknoll College," http://ktmcnet.wordpress.com/2011/11/13/assembly-presentation-4-november-8-2011/, photo