Poses

Question 1

Cat (B)

Answer 1

Energizing

Relieves spine and neck

Question 2

Cat (Q)

Answer 2

Start from tabletop
Exhale
Curve spine towards ceiling
Head towards the floor

Question 3

Child’s pose (B)

Answer 3

Gentle hip, thigh, ankle stretch

Calms brain, reduces stress and fatigue

Question 4

Cobra (B)

Answer 4

Improves spinal flexibility
Stretches the spine and abs
Strengthens spine and shoulders

Question 5

Cobra (Q)

Answer 5

Start lying down
Place hands under shoulders
Legs firmly planted on the mat, hip width apart
Use back muscles to push up

Question 6

Cow (B)

Answer 6

Improves circulation
Reduces fatigue
Rejuvenates the body

Question 7

Cow (Q)

Answer 7

Inhale 
Start in table/cat 
Tilt pelvis forward 
Lift rib cage up
Bring belly button towards the floor 
Look up

Question 8

Downward dog (B)

Answer 8

Energizing
Relieves stress
Stretches shoulders, hammie’s, calves, hands, and feet
Strengthens arms and legs

Question 9

Extended cat (B)

Answer 9

Balancing pose
Tones and strengthens legs
Hip opener
Improves flexibility

Question 10

Extended cat (Q)

Answer 10

Start in cat
Raise one leg back; straighten
Square the hips

Question 11

Happy puppy [melting heart] (B)

Answer 11

Stretches the spine and shoulder
Counteracts backbends
Increases shoulder mobility

Question 12

Happy puppy [melting heart] (Q)

Answer 12

Start from kneeling
Extend arms
Hips over knees at 90° angle
Rest your chest and chin/forehead on the mat

Question 13

Lunge (B)

Answer 13

Stretches the chest, neck, belly, and thighs

Strengthens the shoulders, arms, back, calves, and ankles

Question 14

Standing forward bend [Uttanasana] (B)

Answer 14

Calming
Relives stress
Stimulates the liver, kidneys, and digestive system
Reduces fatigue, anxiety, headaches and insomnia
Stretches the hammies, calves, and hips

Question 15

Tadasana (B)

Answer 15

Foundation for all standing asanas
Improves posture
Strengthens knees, thighs, and ankles
Helps firm tum and bum

Question 16

Tree (B)

Answer 16

Strengthens legs, ankles, feet
Improves flexibility in knees and hips
Improves balance

Question 17

Fish (B)

Answer 17

Opens and releases the neck and throat
Opens the belly and chest
Strengthens the spine and shoulders

Question 18

Happy baby (B)

Answer 18

Stretches the inner groin and back
Calma the mind
Reduces stress and fatigue
Fun to play around in 👶🏼

Question 19

Knees to chest (B)

Answer 19

Releases back and spine

Good pose to counter backbends

Question 20

Legs up the wall (B)

Answer 20

Releases spine and lower back
Improves circulation
Good option if wheelbarrow isn’t happening

Question 21

Reclining big toe pose {strap} (B)

Answer 21

Strengthens and stretches hammies and leg

Good option if you can’t reach your toes alone

Question 22

Supine spinal twist (B)

Answer 22

Stretches back muscles and spine
Stimulates internal organs
Relaxing

Question 23

Butterfly (B)

Answer 23

Hip opener

Stretches the inner seam of legs

Question 24

Dandasana (B)

Answer 24

Foundation for all seated poses
Strengthens leg and back muscles
Improves posture

Question 25

Easy pose with neck stretch (B)

Answer 25

Opens hips
Stretches and releases the neck
Calming asana

Question 26

One legged forward bend (B)

Answer 26

Stretches the groin, hammies, back, and shoulders

Question 27

Seated angle (B)

Answer 27

Stretches the inner seam of the legs

Stretches the side body

Question 28

Seated forward fold (B)

Answer 28

Stretches the spine, shoulders, and hammies

Question 29

Seated twist (B)

Answer 29

Relieves tension in the spine
Stretches the shoulders and back
Stretches and strengthens the spine
Feels amazeballs