Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
Spine Flexion

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: spine flexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target spine flexion for Kurmasana:

  1. Spine Flexion Axials
  2. Spine Flexion Hovers
  3. Spine Flexion Lift Offs
  4. Spine Flexion PAILS & RAILS
  5. Spine Flexion Passive Range Hold
  6. Spine Flexion Passive Stretch
  7. Spine Flexion PNF

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
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
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