Supta Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Supta Kurmasana

Sleeping Tortoise
Spine Flexion

Supta Kurmasana (Sleeping Tortoise Pose)

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

Key mobility focus: spine flexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target spine flexion for Supta Kurmasana:

  1. Spine Flexion Axials
  2. Spine Flexion Hovers
  3. Spine Flexion Lift Offs
  4. Spine Flexion PAILS & RAILS
  5. Spine Flexion Passive Range Hold
  6. Spine Flexion Passive Stretch
  7. Spine Flexion 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 Extension Shoulder Extension in Supta Kurmasana
Shoulder Internal Rotation Shoulder Internal Rotation in Supta Kurmasana
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