Standing sequence (Fundamental Postures)

Question 1

Padangusthasana

(pod-ang-goosh-TAHS-anna)

Answer 1

Big Toe Pose

pada = foot
angustha = big toe

Question 2

Padahastasana

(pah-dah-hahs-tahs-anna)

Answer 2

Foot to Hand Pose

pada = foot
hasta = hand

Question 3

Utthita Trikonasana

(oo-TEE-tah trik-cone-AHS-anna)

Answer 3

Extended Triangle Pose

utthita = extended
trikona = triangle

Question 4

Parivritta Trikonasana

(par-ee-vrit-tah trik-cone-AHS-anna)

Answer 4

Revolved Triangle Posture

parivrtta = revolved
trikona = triangle

Question 5

Utthita Parshvakonasana

(oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)

Answer 5

Extended Side Angle Posture

utthita = extended
parsva = side
kona = angle

Question 6

Parivritta Parshvakonasana

(par-ee-vrit-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)

Answer 6

Revolved Side Angle Posture

parivritta = revolved
parsva = side
kona = angle

Question 7

Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C & D

(pra-sa-REE-tah pah-doh-tahn-AHS-anna)

Answer 7

Feet Spread Out (Wide Stance) Intense Stretch Posture

prasarita = spread out
pada = foot
uttana = intense stretch

Question 8

Parshvottanasana

(parsh-voh-tahn-AHS-anna)

Answer 8

Intense Side Stretch Posture

parsva = side, flank
ut = intense
tan = to stretch or extend