Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
Spine Flexion

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: spine flexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target spine flexion for Kurmasana:

  1. Spine Flexion Passive Stretch
  2. Spine Flexion PAILS & RAILS
  3. Spine Flexion PNF
  4. Spine Flexion Axials
  5. Spine Flexion Passive Range Hold
  6. Spine Flexion Hovers
  7. Spine Flexion Lift Offs

Other Movements in Kurmasana

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Elbow Pronation Elbow Pronation 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
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