STANDING

Question 1

Tāḍāsana

Answer 1

Mountain Pose

Question 2

Hasta Tāḍāsana

Answer 2

Tadasana hands to sky

Question 3

Utkaṭāsana

Answer 3

Chair Pose

Question 4

Aṣṭā Candrāsana

Answer 4

Crescent High Lunge

Question 5

Vīrabhadrāsana I & II

Answer 5

Warrior 1 & 2

Question 6

Utthita Trikoṇāsana

Answer 6

Extended Triangle Pose

Question 7

Utthita Pārśvakoṇāsana

Answer 7

Extended Side Angle Pose – variation A, B, C

Question 8

MAJOR MUSCLES ACTIVATED - STANDING SERIES

Answer 8

• Quadriceps
• Hamstrings
• Glutes
• Rectus abdominis
• Transverse abdominis
• Psoas muscle
• Upper trapezius
• Serratus anterior
• Triceps brachii

Question 9

WHAT ARE THE PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF STANDING POSTURES? List 4

Answer 9

•	Builds stamina
•	Strengthens ankles and knees joints
•	Strengthens Quadriceps
•	Strengthen Glutes
•	Strengthens hip flexors
•	Builds bone density
•	Increased blood flow, increased circulation stimulates and benefits
         -  Lymphatic and Immune System
         - Digestive system
         - Respiratory systems
          - Muscular skeletal system

Question 10

THE WAY THE ENERGY BODY IS AFFECTED

Answer 10

VAYU
- Apana Vayu activated as we ground into the position through our Pada Bandha

CHAKRAS

• Assist in balancing the bottom three chakras
  
  • Mūlādhāra (Root chakra)
  • Svādhiṣṭhāna (Sacral Chakra)
  • Maṇipūra (Solar Plexus Chakra)

NADIS
- Pingala Nadi as these are heating poses

Question 11

SAFE ALIGNMENT FOCUS POINTS AND WHY (depends on pose)

Answer 11

• Pada Bandha activated to assist with balance
• Engage Mūla and Uḍḍīyana Bandha for energy lock and musculoskeletal support
• Back extends to ensure length in spine to create space in SIJ
• Check knee and ankle joint alignment
• Drawing shoulders away from ears to release tension
• Finding a drishti to support balance