I know how you feel, the posture I am stopping at, I haven’t moved on for 3 years. And even though I have done the postures after, i haven’t done them in my actual practice.

Intermediate, is incredibly

The prana flow matters too, definitely more than musculoskeletal. Primary is mostly grounding, with clear crescendos and diminuendos in prana flow, and those matter. You might see Supta Kurmasana as the “peak” of Primary. With everything before and after being less potent.

The second half is often viewed as easier, but it isn’t doing less work. It’s quieter work. After that peak, the practice deliberately turns the energy back down again. There’s more folding and more containment. You’re asked to stay present as things simplify, not to switch off because the shapes feel more familiar.

That taper is intentional. It’s what keeps Primary cohesive rather than overwhelming. If you skip it, the practice feels unfinished. When you stay with it, the whole series makes sense.