Bikram Posture #21 – Half Tortoise

Half Tortoise Pose Adelaide Hills Bikram

The Bikram Posture Half Tortoise Pose  (aka Ardha Kurmasana) provides the maximum and ultimate relaxation. Bliss as your head goes below your heart!

Benefits:

  • Rejuvenates and relaxes the whole body
  • Assists in relieving digestion problems and constipation
  • Stretches the lower part of the lungs and helps increase lung capacity
  • Great for respiratory conditions

Tips:

  • The only posture of the Bikram series that can easily be done outside the hot room for a little relaxation
  • Half the benefits of the posture come from keeping your arms locked and touching your ears
    • Keep them nice and tight