Supta Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Supta Kurmasana

Sleeping Tortoise
Shoulder Extension

Supta Kurmasana (Sleeping Tortoise Pose)

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

Key mobility focus: shoulder extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder extension for Supta Kurmasana:

  1. Shoulder Extension Axials
  2. Shoulder Extension Hovers
  3. Shoulder Extension Lift-Offs
  4. Shoulder Extension PAILS & RAILS
  5. Shoulder Extension Passive Range Hold
  6. Shoulder Extension PNF

Other Movements in Supta Kurmasana

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ankle-eversion ankle-eversion in Supta Kurmasana
Ankle Plantarflexion Ankle Plantarflexion in Supta Kurmasana
Hip Abduction Hip Abduction 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 Internal Rotation Shoulder Internal Rotation in Supta Kurmasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Supta Kurmasana
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