Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
Knee Extension

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: knee extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target knee extension for Kurmasana:

  1. Knee Extension Hovers
  2. Knee Extension Lift Offs
  3. Knee Extension PAILS & RAILS
  4. Knee Extension Passive Stretch

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
forearm-pronation forearm-pronation in Kurmasana
Hip Abduction Hip Abduction in Kurmasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion 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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