Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose): Steps, Benefits, Variations & More
Kurmasana is a combination of two Sanskrit words: ‘Kurma‘, which means ‘tortoise‘ or ‘turtle‘, and ‘Asana’, which means ‘pose‘ or ‘posture‘. Together, they describe a seated forward fold in which the body takes on an unmistakable resemblance to the being. Just as a tortoise retreats into its shell for sanctuary...
