Supta Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Supta Kurmasana

Sleeping Tortoise
Knee Extension

Supta Kurmasana (Sleeping Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms binding behind the back and feet crossed behind the head.

Key mobility focus: knee extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target knee extension for Supta Kurmasana:

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

Other Movements in Supta Kurmasana

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ankle-eversion ankle-eversion in Supta Kurmasana
Ankle Plantarflexion Ankle Plantarflexion in Supta Kurmasana
Hip Abduction Hip Abduction in Supta Kurmasana
Hip External Rotation Hip External Rotation in Supta Kurmasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion in Supta Kurmasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Supta Kurmasana
Shoulder Internal Rotation Shoulder Internal Rotation in Supta Kurmasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Supta Kurmasana
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