Half Camel Pose
Ardha Ushtrasana
(UHR-duh-oosh-TRAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: one foot to the armpit on the same side; opposite arm straight up over the head
Pose Type: backbend, standing (on the knees)
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands), Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the
eyebrows)
Half Bound Lotus Camel Pose
Ardha Baddha Padma Ushtrasana
(UHR-duh BUH-duh PUHD-muh oosh-TRAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: free arm straight up over the head
Pose Type: backbend, standing (on the knees), binding
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands) or Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the
eyebrows)