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Yoga illustration: Compass Pose — Parivṛtta Sūrya Yantrāsana
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Compass Pose

Parivṛtta Sūrya Yantrāsana

Target areas & focus: Hamstrings and adductors of the lifted leg (stretch); obliques

Try it gently

  1. Arrive: stand or sit tall, soften the shoulders, take one slow breath.
  2. Ease into the shape on an exhale — never force, stay comfortable.
  3. Hold 30–60 seconds, breathing slowly through the nose.

A gentle guide, not medical advice. Ease off if anything feels sharp or wrong.

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Pose Levels Guide

These levels are gentle guides to help you adapt practice to your body, never forcing.

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Beginner

Grounded starting shapes, accessible and kind for exploring alignment and breath.

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Intermediate

Explores balance, deeper range of motion, and mindful physical endurance.

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Advanced

Requires developed strength, deep flexibility, and calm, sustained focus.