Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
Hip Abduction

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: hip abduction

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip abduction for Kurmasana:

  1. Hip Joint Abduction Hovers
  2. Hip Joint Abduction Lift Offs
  3. Hip Joint Abduction PAILS & RAILS
  4. Hip Joint Abduction Passive Range Hold
  5. Hip Joint Abduction Passive Stretch

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
forearm-pronation forearm-pronation 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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