Yoga Practice Name
Kurmasana
English Name
Tortoise Pose
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Sit in dandasana. Expand your legs as much as you can and keep your palms at the floor infront of your body.
- Now, slowly lift your knees and slowly expand your arms under the legs and bend forward, so that your chin and abdomen touches the ground.
- Hold the position for as much long as you can.
- Return to the starting position and relax.
Practice Keynotes
- The abdomen should be touched on the floor.
- The legs and hands should be equally stretched.
Cautions and Limitations
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- Don't do it if you have any injury or back pain.
- Don't do it you are recovering from an operation.
General Benefits
- Stretches the hips, thighs, calves.
- Improves the digestive, urinary and respiratory system.
- Strengthens the legs and arms.
Benefits for Disease
Depression, Eating disorders
Body and Organ Affected
Chin, Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, Chest, Forearm, Back, Navel, Waist, Abdomen, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee, Foot, Hand
