Question

What is the correct sequence of Surya namaskar?
(A). Equestrian pose
(B). Raised arms pose
(C). Hand to foot pose
(D). Prayer Pose
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (D), (B), (C), (A).
• B. (D), (C), (B), (A).
• C. (C), (A), (B), (D).
• D. (C), (B), (D), (A).

Hint:

To remember the beginning of Surya Namaskar, think of a salutation: You start with a prayer (\textbf{Prayer Pose}), reach up to the sun (\textbf{Raised Arms Pose}), bow down to the earth (\textbf{Hand to Foot Pose}), and then step back into a lunge (\textbf{Equestrian Pose}).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Objective: To identify the initial sequence of the 12 poses in Surya Namaskar.
Analysis: The standard opening sequence for Surya Namaskar comprises the following four poses:

1. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose): Stand with palms joined at the chest. This is represented by (D).
2. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose): From Pranamasana, raise arms overhead and arch the back slightly. This is represented by (B).
3. Hasta Padasana (Hand to Foot Pose): From Hasta Uttanasana, bend forward from the waist to touch hands to feet or the floor. This is represented by (C).
4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose): From Hasta Padasana, step one leg back, bending the other knee, creating a rider-like stance. This is represented by (A).

Conclusion: The correct order for the initial four poses is Prayer Pose (D) → Raised Arms Pose (B) → Hand to Foot Pose (C) → Equestrian Pose (A).