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Turtle Pose To Titibhasana
Turtle Pose To Titibhasana
Kurmasana
TURTLE POSE TO TITIBHASANA
Turtle Pose is not tiny by any means. There is a great deal that goes into its preparation. At the same time, it’s also an excellent preparatory posture for Titibhasana. The journey between these two poses is marked by a series of intentional movements and precise adjustments that build the necessary strength, flexibility, and awareness. Each “tiny” action, like a subtle shift in weight, or the activation of muscle guides us to the next step. These incremental triumphs remind us that progress is found in the smallest of details, teaching us to trust the power of tiny, deliberate actions as we evolve from Turtle Pose to the graceful strength of Titibhasana.
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TURTLE POSE AS PREPARATION
It’s really a “no brainer” that Turtle Pose would be a logical choice to be part of the preparation for Titibhasana. There’s a definite overlap in regards to the shape that is created. In the clip, Matt takes us through the steps that help us to get the legs high up on the arms. He does this by highlighting the internal rotation of the legs. Now, because Turtle Pose is a deep posture, this may be challenging. Placing blocks underneath the forearms and keeping the knees bent with internal rotation can help us to train the strength of the inner thighs, while also training the ability to access deeper spinal flexion. Utilizing “tiny” actions can support the ability to transition from one stage to the next. Being intentional is vital. Practicing Turtle Pose in another plane will continue to aid us in transitioning from Turtle Pose to Titibhasana.
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STANDING TURTLE POSE
Sometimes when we explore postures in a different plane, something seems to just click. We might discover a micro adjustment that may transfer well in the actual shape we’re working towards. Standing Turtle Pose requires deep hip flexion and actually provides us with an opportunity to sit into more of a squat-like position during the set up, so that we may get the shoulders more deeply under the legs. This is something that’s not possible in the “traditional” position on the ground, since we can’t go any further than the level of the floor. What occurs here is the patterning of the strength and flexibility in areas of the body like the erector spinae and hamstring muscles. This valuable exploration helps establish the required hip and spinal flexion required for both Turtle Pose and Titibhasana.
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“TINY” TITIBHASANA
Now in “Tiny” Titibhasana, we’re back on the floor with the inability to bend deeply, so the trick here is to “inch the buttocks back” before attempting to go deep into hip and spinal flexion.
Step by step, Matt takes us through tiny transitions that bring us closer to a deeper turtle pose, that is essentially a “tiny” Titibhasana.
In the video, he starts us off in a narrow straddle position with the elbows placed on the ground inside the knees with a round back to lengthen the back body. Next, we transition to bent knees with the torso more upright as we pull the rib cage back in an attempt to get the shoulders more inside the knees. As we come into this position, the squeeze of the knees is very important. Finally, pulling the elbows back mimics what it’s like to be in Titibhasana.
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THE POWER OF ONE SMALL STEP
Transitioning step-by-step from Turtle Pose to Titibhasana builds the foundation for the next, helping us stay mindful of our body’s alignment, boundaries, and potential all at the same time. Taking the approach of gradual progression minimizes the risk of injury, enhancing control and confidence as we navigate each phase with intentionality. Ultimately, taking it one step at a time empowers us with new self-discovery and growth.
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