Sleeping Tortoise - Supta Kūrmāsana

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STEPS :

1. Begin in Standing Firefly (Preparation).
2. Turn your arms in, bend your elbows, and clasp your hands around the back of your waistline.
3. Drop your forehead down. If needed, sit up just enough that you can get your feet together.
4. Bring your legs as close as possible to your shoulders, engage your quadriceps and lift your heels off the floor.
5. With your head on the ground, lift one heel and place it behind your head, then the opposite heel and cross your ankles.
6. Your legs should cross over your neck as low as possible, not the head.

Benefits

• Stretches the insides and backs of the legs and the groin.
• Stretches the shoulders.
• Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.