Standing poses

Question 1

Name

Answer 1

Sanskrit Name

Question 2

Mountain Pose

Answer 2

Tadasana

Question 3

Warrior I

Answer 3

Virabhadrasana I

Question 4

Warrior II

Answer 4

Virabhadrasana II

Question 5

Triangle Pose

Answer 5

Trikonasana

Question 6

Tree Pose

Answer 6

Vrksasana

Question 7

What is the primary alignment focus in Tadasana (Mountain Pose)?

Answer 7

Feet together, weight evenly distributed, spine long, shoulders relaxed.

Question 8

True or False: In Downward Facing Dog, the hands should be wider than the shoulders.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Fill in the blank: In Warrior II, the front knee should be bent directly over the _____ ankle.

Answer 9

front

Question 10

What should be the position of the back foot in Warrior I?

Answer 10

Perpendicular to the front of the mat.

Question 11

Which pose requires the hips to be squared towards the front of the mat?

Answer 11

Warrior I

Question 12

True or False: In Child’s Pose, the forehead should rest on the mat.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is the alignment of the spine in Cat-Cow Pose?

Answer 13

Inhale to arch the back, exhale to round the spine.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: In which pose should the shoulders be directly over the wrists? A) Tree Pose B) Plank Pose C) Seated Forward Bend

Answer 14

B) Plank Pose

Question 15

What is the key alignment for the legs in Triangle Pose?

Answer 15

Front leg straight, back leg active, feet wide apart.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: In Pigeon Pose, the front knee should be at a _____ angle.

Answer 16

90-degree

Question 17

What is the arm position in Extended Side Angle Pose?

Answer 17

One arm reaches toward the floor, the other extends overhead.

Question 18

True or False: In Cobra Pose, the elbows should be straight.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What is the alignment of the head in Bridge Pose?

Answer 19

Chin slightly tucked toward the chest.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: In which pose should the feet be hip-width apart? A) Tree Pose B) Downward Facing Dog C) Warrior III

Answer 20

B) Downward Facing Dog

Question 21

What should be engaged in the core during Boat Pose?

Answer 21

Abdominals

Question 22

Fill in the blank: In Seated Forward Bend, the spine should be _____ as you fold forward.

Answer 22

long

Question 23

What is the key alignment for the arms in Upward Facing Dog?

Answer 23

Straight with elbows slightly bent.

Question 24

True or False: In Half Moon Pose, the top arm is extended straight up towards the ceiling.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is the main alignment principle in the seated poses?

Answer 25

Sit bones grounded, spine tall.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which pose emphasizes a neutral spine? A) Forward Fold B) Tree Pose C) Chair Pose

Answer 26

B) Tree Pose

Question 27

What is the alignment of the feet in Chair Pose?

Answer 27

Feet together or hip-width apart.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: In Fish Pose, the chest should be _____ as it opens.

Answer 28

lifted

Question 29

What is the primary alignment focus in Eagle Pose?

Answer 29

Wrapping arms and legs while maintaining balance.

Question 30

True or False: In Savasana, the feet should be together.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

What should be the position of the head in Shoulder Stand?

Answer 31

Chin tucked toward the chest.