Kurmasana Or Turtle Pose Steps And Benefits

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Kurmasana is a turtle-like pose, hence it is also called turtle pose. By doing this asana, your hands and feet are seen coming out like a tortoise. Performing Kurmasana yoga asanas are a good exercise for our body, Kurmasasana is a good asana to keep the body fit and healthy. Turtle pose is beneficial for our body in many ways, this asana gives good stretch on back and waist, along with it also increases blood circulation in the spine. Kurmasana helps in relieving gas and constipation in the stomach. So, know more about this yoga pose.

(Also Read: Janu Sirsasana Or Head To Knee Pose Steps &  Benefits)

What Is Kurmasana Or Tu rtle Pose?

Kurmasana is the Sanskrit language derived from two words in which the first word “Kurma” means “Tortoise” and the second word “Asana” meaning “Yoga Pose”. This is a situation similar to that of a tortoise, just as the tortoise goes inside its shell or cover when you feel any danger, by doing the same Kurmasana, you are attracted to the inside and can avoid the chaos of the outside world.

This posture is known in English as Tortoise Pose. This asana will give you a great feeling of connecting with your inner world. This mudra is designed for inner awareness and relaxation. Let us know in detail how to do Kurmasana Or Turtle Pose.

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Preparatory Poses:

There are some other asanas that you should practice before practicing Kurmasana Or Turtle Pose, and these asanas are also beneficial in maintaining health and removing many disorders from the body.

• Janu Sirsasana Or Head to Knee Pose
• Uttanasana Or Standing Forward Bend Pose
• Balasana Or Child’s Pose

(Also Read: Ardha Matsyendrasana Or Half Lord of the Fishes Pose Steps & Benefits)

Steps To Do Kurmasana Or Turtle Pose:

To pose Kurmasan or Tortoise, take a yoga mat, and sit in a clean place with both feet of the bed laying straight in front of you.

Step 1:

You can also sit in Dandasana to do this asana.

Step 2:

Now spread both your legs as much as possible, that is, away from each other.

Step 3:

Bend both legs slightly from here on the knees and keep the ankles of the feet on the floor.

Step 4:

Now, while exhaling, bend forward slightly, and put both your hands below the knees of the feet.

Step 5:

Straighten both hands out from under the knees.

(Also Read: Chakrasana Or Urdhva Dhanurasana Steps & Benefits)

Step 6:

Now bend your whole body slowly and tilt it and place your mouth on the floor.

Step 7:

Now stretch your hands outward as much as you can. Try to straighten both your legs completely.

Step 8:

In this case, both your legs will be on both hands and your chin and chest will be on the ground.

Step 9:

If you feel comfortable in this position to do Kurmasana, you can do it even further. For this, move both your hands from below the knees to the back and hold them above the hips.

Step 10:

Keep your breathing normal and try to stay in this posture for a while

Step 11:

To get to your starting position, put both your hands out of the knee, and be straight.

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Follow Up Poses:

• Sarvangasana Or Shoulder Stand Pose
• Halasana or Plow pose
• Dandasana or Staff Pose

Beginner’s Tips:

Kurmasana is an advanced class of yoga, so it may take some time to do this asana. Seek the guidance of a yoga instructor to do this Yogasana. If you have difficulty in keeping the feet on the ground while doing this asana, then keep the pillow under your feet, this will help you.

(Also Read: Uttanasana Or Standing Forward Bend Steps & Benefits)