Supta Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Supta Kurmasana

Sleeping Tortoise
ankle-eversion

Supta Kurmasana (Sleeping Tortoise Pose)

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

Key mobility focus: ankle & foot joint eversion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target ankle & foot joint eversion for Supta Kurmasana:

  1. Ankle & Foot Joint Eversion PAILS & RAILS
  2. Ankle & Foot Joint Eversion Passive Range Hold
  3. Ankle & Foot Joint Eversion PNF

Other Movements in Supta Kurmasana

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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
Knee Extension Knee Extension 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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