Supta Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Supta Kurmasana

Sleeping Tortoise
Shoulder Internal Rotation

Supta Kurmasana (Sleeping Tortoise Pose)

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

Key mobility focus: shoulder internal rotation

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder internal rotation for Supta Kurmasana:

  1. Shoulder Internal Rotation PAILS & RAILS
  2. Shoulder Internal Rotation PNF
  3. Shoulder Internal Rotation Passive Range Hold
  4. Shoulder Internal Rotation Hovers
  5. Shoulder Internal Rotation Lift offs

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
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Supta Kurmasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Supta Kurmasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Supta Kurmasana
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