Sun Salutations Basics
What is Surya Namaskara?
This Sanskrit term means “Sun Greeting.”
What is Mountain Pose (Tadasana)?
This is known as the foundational pose of all yoga postures.
What is drishti?
This is the gaze point in yoga.
What is Tree Pose (Vrksasana)?
This balancing pose represents a tree and improves focus.
What is the morning?
This is the time of day Sun Salutations were traditionally practiced.
What are the four corners of the feet?
In Mountain Pose, these parts of the feet should be engaged for stability.
What is the floor under the eyes?
In Half Forward Bend, you gaze directly here.
What is the inner thigh or calf (not the knee)?
In Tree Pose, the lifted foot should be placed here.
What is to energize the body for the day?
This is the intention of Sun Salutations for the body.
What is Extended Mountain (Urdhva Hastasana)?
This pose is also called “Palm Pose.”
What is the crown of the head?
This part of the body is pulled forward to deepen the stretch in Half Forward Bend.
What is drishti?
This pose requires a steady gaze to help with balance.
What are yang postures?
Sun Salutations are considered these types of yoga postures that build strength and include cardio.
What is the head and neck?
In Standing Forward Fold, this should be relaxed.
What are yoga blocks?
In Standing Forward Fold, this prop may be used for tight hamstrings.
What is Savasana?
This final relaxation pose is done at the end of class.
What are the seven chakras?
Ancient practitioners believed Sun Salutations helped energize these energy centers in the body.
What is Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana)?
This pose lengthens the hamstrings and uses blocks if needed
What is touch your torso to your legs?
You do NOT need to do this in Standing Forward Fold.
What is completely relaxed/rested?
In Savasana, the body should be in this state.