Inverted Tortoise Pose

Viparita Kurmasana

vi-puh-REE-tuh koor-MAHS-uh-nuh

inversionforward bend

Drishti

Belly button

Modification

grabbing the feet

Assess Your Practice

Before — How do you feel?

5/10

TenseOpen

After — How do you feel?

5/10

TenseOpen

Shift: +0

Reflect

What did "Inverted Tortoise Pose" teach you about steadiness and ease? How did the breath guide you?

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