#iyengaryoga #suryayantrasana #bksiyengar Surya Yantrasana (Compass Pose) or Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana ( Twisted compass pose ) is made up of Sanskrit words - Surya meaning Sun, Yantra meaning Instrument, and Asana meaning Pose. It is also called Sundial Pose. Benefits: •Stretches out the hamstrings, groin, shoulders, and spine. •Opens up and loosens the hips. •stimulates the liver •Activates digestion and cleanses the organs. •Nourishes the lower back . •Improves muscle flexibility. Precautions: •Avoid this pose if you are having a back, neck or knee injury. •Don’t try it with a hip or shoulder dislocation and an injury around the groins or hamstrings. •Skip this practice in case of slipped disc or sciatica. •Women must avoid Surya Yantrasana during pregnancy and in postnatal stages. . . . . . . #gangayogshala #suryayantrasana #parivrttasuryayantrasana #iyengaryoga #bksiyengar #iyengaryogateacher #yogainindia #yogaforbeginners #yogainrishikesh #yogaforall #yogapractice #onlineyogaclasses #onlineyogaclass #yogaforbeginners