Fitness Benefits
The Half Tortoise pose relieves tense necks and shoulders while stretching the back, shoulders and rib cage. The abdominal area is massaged and the core muscles are activated while coming in and out of this asana. The spine is lengthened and hips open and stretch during this pose. Elongating your spine and stretching your arms forward produces space in your rib cage to allow for full expansion of the lungs. This improve breathing and opens up the respiratory system
