Kurmasana: Sources

Yoga Basics: http://www.yogabasics.com/asana/postures/tortoise.html
Used for the steps to get into the posture.

Jaisiyaram:http://www.jaisiyaram.com/yoga-poses/kurmasana.html
Used for benefits, tips, and focus points.

Kurmasana: Photo of Me :)

I chose to present my pose by the water because Kurmasana means turtle pose, therefore, I thought it was fitting for a turtle to be near the water.

This pose makes me feel relaxed and stress-free. It clears my mind and helps me to stop thinking about all the things on my to-do list, and just live. It also helps me focus on my breathing and push myself to extend the pose.

Kurmasana: Actions of Muscles Involved

With practice of this yoga asana you strengthen your thighs, shoulders and hips by stretching those muscles.
As you can imagine, you can work on your flexibility with Kurmasana. You open your hips as well as your shoulders.
It is a yoga posture that is good for lungs and heart and it strengthens your back muscles.

Kurmasana: Critical Elements

Step 1: From Dandasana, spread the legs out as wide as comfortable.

Step 2: Bend both of the knees and slide the arms under the knees. Rock back and forth to slide the arms further under the legs and to bring the arms behind your back with the palms facing down.

Step 3: Begin to straighten the legs, pressing out through the heels, using the legs to pull the shoulders down to the floor. Let the head hang, or bring the chin or forehead to the floor. You are right in the posture when your knees come to lie on top of your shoulders.

Step 4: Breathe and hold for 3-8 breaths.

Step 5: To release, slowly bend the knees and rock the hips to gently slide the arms from under the legs.

Kurmasana: Physical and Therapeutic Benefits

Kurmasana is the Sanskrit word for "tortoise." Kurmasana opens the hips and stretches the legs, back, and shoulders. This posture draws the focus of the mind inward and promotes surrender, inner security and tranquility.

http://earthyogi.blogspot.com/2010/02/body-is-not-stiff-mind-is-stiff.html