Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
Hip Flexion

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: hip flexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip flexion for Kurmasana:

  1. Hip Joint Flexion Passive Stretch
  2. Hip Joint Flexion PAILS & RAILS
  3. Hip Joint Flexion PNF
  4. Hip Joint Flexion Passive Range Hold
  5. Hip Joint Flexion Hovers
  6. Hip Joint Flexion Lift Offs

Other Movements in Kurmasana

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ankle-eversion ankle-eversion in Kurmasana
Ankle Plantarflexion Ankle Plantarflexion in Kurmasana
Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Kurmasana
Elbow Pronation Elbow Pronation in Kurmasana
Hip Abduction Hip Abduction in Kurmasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Kurmasana
Shoulder Abduction Shoulder Abduction in Kurmasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Kurmasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Kurmasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Kurmasana
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