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Tortoise Pose
Sanskrit:
Kurmasana
Pose Type
:
seated
,
forward fold
,
Benefits
:
abdomen
,
groin
,
hamstrings
,
hips
,
spine
,
« go back
Begin seated
Separate legs and bend knees
Fold Forward between legs
Slide arms under legs so that the back of the thighs press against the top of the arms at the shoulders
As chest move forward toward the floor work to straighten the legs
Note: Be careful not to strain the elbows by hyper extending them.