Sun Salutation

Question 1

Mountain Pose

Answer 1

Tadasana
- improves posture
- strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles

Question 2

Standing Forward Bend

Answer 2

Uttanasana
- relieves headaches and insomnia
- reduces fatigue and anxiety

Question 3

Triangle Pose

Answer 3

Trikonasana
- stretches the hups, groin, hamstrings, and calves
- relieves backache

Question 4

Chaturanga

Answer 4

Chaturanga Dandasana
- foundational pose
- helps you to find center
- activates legs

Question 5

Cobra Pose

Answer 5

Bhujangasana
- stretches chest and lungs
- strengthens spine

Question 6

Child’s Pose

Answer 6

Balasana
- gentle stretch to hips, thighs, and ankles
- calms the brain and relieves stress and fatigue

Question 7

Cow Pose

Answer 7

Bitilasana
- gently warms up spine
- stretches front of torso

Question 8

Cat Pose

Answer 8

Marjari
- gentle massage to spine
- stretches back of torso

Question 9

Downward Facing Dog

Answer 9

Adho Mukha Svanasana
- strengthens arms and legs
- improves digestion

Question 10

Locust Pose

Answer 10

Salabhasana
- increases flexibility through backside of body
- positively stimulates abdominal organs

Question 11

Bow Pose

Answer 11

Dhanurasana
- improves posture
- strengthens back muscles

Question 12

Puppy Pose

Answer 12

Uttana Shishosana
- allows more access to breath and flow in spine
- relieves pressure in upper body

Question 13

Camel Pose

Answer 13

Ustrasana
- major back muscle strengthener
- stretches the entire front of the body

Question 14

Corpse Pose

Answer 14

Savasana
- relaxes body
- lowers blood pressure

Question 15

Boat Pose

Answer 15

Navasana
- strengthens abdomen
- improves digestion

Question 16

Seated Forward Bend

Answer 16

Paschimottanasana
- strengthens hamstrings
- improves digestion

Question 17

Happy Baby Pose

Answer 17

Ananda Balasana
- gently stretches the inner groin
- calms the brain and relieves stress

Question 18

Wheel Pose

Answer 18

Urdhva Dhanurasana
- stretches chest and lungs
- increases energy and counteracts depression

Question 19

Chair Pose

Answer 19

Utkatasana
- stretches shoulders and chest
- strengthens ankles, thighs, calves, and spine

Question 20

Warrior 1

Answer 20

Virabhadrasana 1
- stretches chest, lungs, belly, and neck
- strengthens the shoulders, arms, and back muscles

Question 21

Warrior 2

Answer 21

Virabhadrasana 2
- increases stamina
- stimulates abdominal organs

Question 22

Warrior 3

Answer 22

Virabhadrasana 3
- increases balance and ambidexterity
- strengthens core and standing leg

Question 23

Tree Pose

Answer 23

Vrksasana
- strengthens thighs and calves
- improves sense of balance