Supta Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Supta Kurmasana

Sleeping Tortoise
Hip Abduction

Supta Kurmasana (Sleeping Tortoise Pose)

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

Key mobility focus: hip abduction

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip abduction for Supta Kurmasana:

  1. Hip Joint Abduction Passive Stretch
  2. Hip Joint Abduction PAILS & RAILS
  3. Hip Joint Abduction Passive Range Hold
  4. Hip Joint Abduction Hovers
  5. Hip Joint Abduction 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 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
Shoulder Internal Rotation Shoulder Internal Rotation in Supta Kurmasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Supta Kurmasana
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