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Sundial Pose | Compass Pose | Surya Yantrasana | Hamstrings Shoulder Opening

Vashistha Yoga Ashram

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Cultivating deep flexibility in hamstrings and shoulders
  • Achieving proper alignment in advanced seated postures
  • Mindful progression towards peak poses

Ideal for

  • Practitioners seeking deep hamstring and shoulder opening
  • Those working towards advanced seated poses and arm balances
  • Individuals with intermediate to advanced yoga experience

Lesson

Instructions

Hamstrings and Shoulder opening in Compass Pose or Sundial Pose or Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana . Preparatory poses for ...

Steps

  • Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
  • Seated Shoulder Stretches
  • Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose)
  • Preparatory seated leg stretches
  • Surya Yantrasana (Sundial/Compass Pose)
  • Vinyasa flow (Chanturanga, Upward-Facing Dog, Downward-Facing Dog)

Benefits

  • Significantly increases hamstring flexibility
  • Enhances shoulder mobility and opening
  • Strengthens the spine and improves posture
  • Develops core stability and balance
  • Deepens hip flexibility

Transcript

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Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
12 minutes
Equipment
yoga matyoga strap
Target areas
hamstringsshouldershipsspinelegs
Energy
balancing

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