Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
ankle-eversion

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: ankle & foot joint eversion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target ankle & foot joint eversion for 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 Kurmasana

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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
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Kurmasana
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