advanced

Compass Pose

Parivritta Surya Yantrasana

pah-ree-VRIT-tah SOOR-yah yahn-TRAHS-ah-nah

An advanced seated pose that combines a deep hip opener, hamstring stretch, and spinal twist. It requires significant flexibility and focus, offering a beautiful expression of opening.

Chakras
PrimarySvadhisthana (Sacral)
SecondaryManipura (Solar Plexus)Anahata (Heart)
Gaze:Upward / Sky
Quick Summary
  • Sit with one leg bent and the other leg hooked over your shoulder.

  • Hold your lifted foot with the opposite hand.

  • Slowly straighten your lifted leg and twist your torso to look under your arm.

Foundation
  • Keep both sit-bones grounded on the floor.

  • Stay tall and long through your spine.

Alignment
  • Use your bottom hand on the floor for balance.

  • Open your chest and look upward through your arm.

  • Reach through your heel to fully stretch the leg.

Inhale to sit tall|exhale to twist and straighten the leg with control.
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