Kurmasana (Tortoise / Turtle Pose) & Supta Kurmasana (Sleeping Tortoise / Turtle Pose) – Overview
Asana Digest Overview
Poses
Kurmasana (Tortoise / Turtle Pose) and Supta Kurmasana (Sleeping Tortoise / Turtle Pose)
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.
Prerequisite Knowledge
The focus of Asana Digests is teaching specific poses. This support presumes you’re aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Forward Bending & Hip Stretching.
Poses Overview
Kurmasana
koor-MAH-sah-nah
“kurma” = tortoise / turtle
Tortoise Pose or Turtle Pose
Supta Kurmasana is Kurmasana with the added step of binding the hands.
Heart of Pose
Forward Bend
Much More in this Digest
Asana Digests are precisely organized so that you can quickly get what you need. Please select from the menu above and be sure to review any contraindications and cautions.
Related Support
To view this page and thousands more, we invite you to join Yoga Teacher Central, serving teachers since 2012.
You'll get instant access to a massive, organized library of practical and time-tested lessons, plans, and support for yoga teachers and trainers.
The entire site is member-supported and ad-free.