Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
Ankle Plantarflexion

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: ankle plantarflexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target ankle plantarflexion for Kurmasana:

  1. Ankle & Foot Joint PlantarFlexion PAILS & RAILS
  2. Ankle & Foot Joint Plantarflexion PNF
  3. Ankle & Foot Joint Plantarflexion Passive Range Hold
  4. Ankle & Foot Joint Plantarflexion Lift Offs

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