Compass Pose
Parivritta Surya Yantrasana · परिवृत्त सूर्य यन्त्रासन
Compass Pose
Parivritta Surya Yantrasana · परिवृत्त सूर्य यन्त्रासन
Seated
Level
Advanced
Body
Seated
How to practice
Sit with both legs extended. Bend one knee and draw that leg up over the same-side shoulder. Place that hand on the floor for balance, take the lifted foot with the opposite hand, and gradually extend the leg upward. Turn your chest open without forcing the knee or shoulder, and breathe steadily.
Benefits
Stretches the hamstrings and side body while developing hip and shoulder mobility.
Who should avoid or modify
- Keep the lifted knee bent or use a strap. Do not pull the leg behind the shoulder through knee, shoulder, or back pain.
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