Kurmasana and Supta Kurmasana Tutorial | Ashtanga Yoga Building Blocks

Discover the technique, alignment, and mindful transitions behind Kurmasana and Supta Kurmasana in this in-depth yoga tutorial. Whether you're working toward these postures for the first time or refining your existing practice, this class guides you through safe preparation, deep hip and shoulder opening, and controlled forward-folding mechanics.

You’ll learn how to warm up effectively, engage the right muscles, and move step-by-step between Kurmasana and Supta Kurmasana with stability, breath awareness, and precision. Perfect for Ashtanga practitioners or anyone exploring deeper forward folds.

✨ What you’ll learn:
• Key techniques for Kurmasana & Supta Kurmasana
• Safe hip and shoulder opening strategies
• How to deepen forward folds without strain
• Step-by-step transitions between the two postures
• Breath-led alignment for stability and ease

Move slowly, mindfully, and with integrity as you explore these powerful postures.
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Explore the techniques for Kurmasana and Supta Kurmasana in this detailed tutorial. Learn how to prepare the hips and shoulders, deepen forward folding safely, and transition between the two postures with stability, breath, and mindful alignment.

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Kino MacGregor is a yoga teacher, best-selling author, co-founder of Miami Life Center and Omstars, a leading online yoga platform. She has practiced yoga for over 25 years and meditation for over 20. she is one of only a few students to begin the challenging Fifth Series of Ashtanga Yoga and receive the Certification to teach from its founder K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India.