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

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the correct starting sequence of the 12 poses (asanas) that constitute the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) sequence in yoga.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The standard sequence of the first four poses in Surya Namaskar is as follows:
1. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose): The sequence begins by standing with palms joined in front of the chest in a prayer position. This is (D).
2. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose): From the prayer pose, the arms are raised overhead, and the body is stretched and slightly arched backward. This is (B).
3. Hasta Padasana (Hand to Foot Pose): From the raised arms pose, one bends forward from the waist, bringing the hands down to touch the feet or the floor. This is (C).
4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose): From the hand-to-foot pose, one leg is pushed back, and the other knee is bent, resembling a rider on a horse. This is (A).
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct sequence of the given poses is Prayer Pose → Raised Arms Pose → Hand to Foot Pose → Equestrian Pose. This corresponds to the order (D), (B), (C), (A).