Quiz On Sanskrit And English Names For Yoga Poses! Trivia Questions

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Are you practicing Yoga? We have this quiz on Sanskrit and English names for Yoga poses with trivia questions. This quiz is expected to show if you can write Sanskrit and English names for yoga poses! If you have been paying attention during your yoga sessions, the quiz should be a walk in the park for you. How about you give it a try and get to refresh your understanding of the different poses you have tried out!

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1.

The sanskrit name for Mountain Pose is:
- A.
  
  Dandasana
- B.
  
  Tadasana
- C.
  
  Utkatasana
- D.
  
  Uttanasana
2.

Hero's pose:
- A.
  
  Navasana
- B.
  
  Sukhasana
- C.
  
  Virasana
- D.
  
  Padmasana
3.

Crow pose is also known as:
- A.
  
  Kakasana
- B.
  
  Bakasana
- C.
  
  Halasana
- D.
  
  Baddha Konasana
4.

Downward Facing Dog pose is called:
- A.
  
  Adho Mukha Vrksasana
- B.
  
  Gomukhasana
- C.
  
  Adho Mukha Svanasana
- D.
  
  Sukhasana
5.

Revolved Triangle pose is called:
- A.
  
  Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
- B.
  
  Parsvottanasana
- C.
  
  Utthita Trikonasana
- D.
  
  Parivrtta Trikonasana
6.

Extended Triangle pose is called:
- A.
  
  Utthita Trikonasana
- B.
  
  Parivrtta Trikonasana
- C.
  
  Utthita Parsvakonasana
- D.
  
  Parsvottanasana
7.

Child's Pose is known as:
- A.
  
  Vrksasana
- B.
  
  Balasana
- C.
  
  Tadasana
- D.
  
  Guarudasana
8.

Extended Child's pose is called:
- A.
  
  Balasana
- B.
  
  Bakasana
- C.
  
  Utthita Balasana
- D.
  
  Baddha Konasana
9.

Warrior I:
- A.
  
  Sirsasana A
- B.
  
  Virabhadrasana A
- C.
  
  Virabhadrasana B
- D.
  
  Sirsasana B
10.

Headstand A is known as:
- A.
  
  Sirsasana A
- B.
  
  Marichyasana 1
- C.
  
  Agni Stambasana
- D.
  
  Virabhadrasana A
11.

Reverse Plank pose is known as:
- A.
  
  Vasisthasana
- B.
  
  Ustrasana
- C.
  
  Natarajasana
- D.
  
  Purvottanasana
12.

Now, let's try some Sanskrit terms. What does the word 'Adho' mean?
- A.
  
  Up
- B.
  
  Down
- C.
  
  Reclined
- D.
  
  Extended
13.

Utthita means:
- A.
  
  Extended
- B.
  
  Revolved
- C.
  
  Angle
- D.
  
  Twist
14.

Mukha means:
- A.
  
  Down
- B.
  
  Face
- C.
  
  Dog
- D.
  
  Rest
15.

Uttana means:
- A.
  
  Fold
- B.
  
  Intense stretch
- C.
  
  Twist
- D.
  
  Forward
16.

The word 'Urdhva' means:
- A.
  
  Down or downward
- B.
  
  Forward
- C.
  
  Side
- D.
  
  Up or Upward
17.

What does 'Trikona' mean in English?
- A.
  
  Three part
- B.
  
  Twist
- C.
  
  Triangle
- D.
  
  Tree
18.

Utkatasana in English means:
- A.
  
  Forward Fold
- B.
  
  Awkward Chair
- C.
  
  Upward Facing Dog
- D.
  
  Cobra
19.

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana in English means: (break the word apart)
- A.
  
  Downward Facing Dog
- B.
  
  Wheel
- C.
  
  Upward Facing Dog
- D.
  
  Standing backbend
20.

Urdhva Dhanurasana in English means:
- A.
  
  Upward facing dog
- B.
  
  Full Wheel pose
- C.
  
  Bow pose
- D.
  
  Bridge pose