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[[File:Uttana Kurmasana.png|thumb|right|''Uttana Kurmasana'']]
'''Uttana Kurmasana''' <ref name="Uttana Kurmasana"/> is an Asana. It is translated as Inverted Tortoise Pose from Sanskrit. The name of this pose comes from '''uttana''' meaning '''intense stretch''', '''kurma''' meaning '''tortoise''', and '''asana''' meaning '''posture''' or '''seat'''.
== Benefits Technique in pictures/animation== #Stretching the back muscles.#Stimulating the inner organs.#Stretching ankles, knees and hips.
==Effects==*Be careful while doing this pose if you have lower Helps to open out the thighs, hips, backand shoulders.* Increases concentration since it keeps the focus of the mind inwards.* Useful in various ailments of neck.* Helps in the improvement of the respiratory rate.* Even reduces down the bulkiness in and around the abdomen.* Also increases the blood flow to the brain.* Very beneficial for those suffering from constipation, ankle, knee or hip injuriesindigestion and nervous weakness.<ref name="Effects"/>
==Related Asanas==* [[Uttanasana]]* [[Paschimottanasana]]* [[Dhanurasana]] ==Special requisites==* Should not be practiced by a person with recent or chronic injury to the hips, shoulders, neck or back.* Also if suffering from muscle pull should not practice this asana.* This is also a good exercise to control irregular menstruation or painful cramps on or during the menstruation period.* This is also a fat shedder which is evident as one bends down and massages the stomach holding in the organs with a locked inhale. ==Initial practice notes==Kurmasana is an advanced pose, and it takes a certain amount of time to get into it appropriately. Do it under the guidance of a yoga instructor to make it easier for you.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> == References ==
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<ref name="Technique">[http://yoga.omgyan.com/posture/Uttana -Kurmasana.html "Methodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/kurmasana-tortoise-pose-steps-and-benefits/#Beginners’Tips "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[https://enwww.wikipediaindianetzone.orgcom/wiki54/Uttanak%C5%ABrm%C4%81sana uttana_kurmasana.htm "wikipediaHealth benefits"]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [http://www.herbalcureindia.com/yoga-journal/uttana-kurmasana.html Uttana Kurmasana on herbalcureindia.com]
* [http://stylesatlife.com/articles/uttana-kurmasana/ Uttana Kurmasana on stylesatlife.com]
* [http://ayurwiki.org/index.php?title=Uttana_Kurmasana&action=edit Uttana Kurmasana on ayurwiki.org]
[[Category:Yoga]]
