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Uttana Kurmasana

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Uttana Kurmasana

Uttana Kurmasana [1] 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".[1]

Benefits

  1. Stretching the back muscles.
  2. Stimulating the inner organs.
  3. Stretching ankles, knees and hips.

Cautions

  • Be careful while doing this pose if you have lower back, ankle, knee or hip injuries.

References