Yoga Turtle Pose (Kurmasana)

Kurmasana is called yoga turtle pose as it imitates a turtle pulling its head into its shell. It is a useful posture to reduce your fat in your belly and hips.

Benefits

1. Strong stretch for hips, groin, and low back.

2. Cleanses internal organs.

3. Tones the spine.

4. Reduces your fat in your belly and hips.

Instructions

1. Begin with sitting position with stretched back. Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together in front of you.

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2. Slide the right arm underneath the right calf and do the same for the left side. Slide the arms as far as possible under the calves. Your palms will face downwards. Then bend your torso forward. Slide the right arm underneath the right leg. The action of pressing your legs more and more straight will cause your torso to move closer to the floor. yoga turtle pose step 2 image

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