Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)
Learned: Appendix Only
See Manual Pages: A-118
Where this can show up in class: Peak Pada, Afterward
This pose can be done in the following orientations: Seated.
This pose contains the following overall actions: Forward Fold.
| Hip and Knee Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Position | Knee Position | Significant Weight Bearing | |||
| Open | Closed | Bent | Straight | ||
| Front/Leading Leg | X | X | |||
| Back/Second Leg | X | X | |||
| Movements of Prana | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prana | Apana | Vyana | Samana |
Pelvis Backs of legs Chest Arms |
Legs Arms Hands Crown Tailbone |
| Relevant Asanas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kramas | Related Asanas | Pratikryasanas |
Tittibhasana Prasarita Padottanasana Upavistha Konasana Balasana |
| Physical Key Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joint Mobilizations | Muscle Stretching | Muscle Engagement |
Hip flexion Hip abduction |
Adductors Erectors around spine Hamstrings |
| Common Misalignments | |
|---|---|
| Mixalignments | Cues to help |