There are yoga poses that energize you, and then there are poses that take you inward—like Uttana Kurmasana, or the Stretching Tortoise Pose. This pose feels like a full-body sigh of relief. It challenges your body while calming your mind, inviting you to slow down and truly connect with yourself.

If you’ve already tried Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose), Uttana Kurmasana takes that same inner stillness a step deeper—with a stretch that’s both physical and emotional.