Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
Elbow Pronation

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: elbow pronation

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target elbow pronation for Kurmasana:

  1. Elbow Pronation Passive Stretch
  2. Elbow Pronation PAILS & RAILS
  3. Elbow Pronation Passive Range Hold

Other Movements in Kurmasana

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ankle-eversion ankle-eversion in Kurmasana
Ankle Plantarflexion Ankle Plantarflexion in Kurmasana
Elbow Extension Elbow Extension 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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