🧘‍♀️ Part 1: Yoga Posture Knowledge

1. What are the three fundamental yoga postures we practised in class today?

2. Circle the correct Sanskrit name for Mountain Pose:

Tadasana

Balasana

Adho Mukha Svanasana

Vrikshasana

3. Which posture is known as a resting pose for relaxation?

Mountain Pose

Downward Dog

Child's Pose

Standing Forward Fold

⚖️ Part 2: Alignment and Safety

4. Check all the correct alignment points for Mountain Pose (Tadasana):

Feet hip-width apart

Shoulders relaxed and away from ears

Spine straight and tall

Arms crossed over chest

Weight evenly distributed on both feet

Crown of head reaching towards ceiling

5. Fill in the blanks about Downward Dog safety:

In Downward Dog, your hands should be _____________ width apart and your feet should be _____________ width apart. To protect your wrists, spread your _____________ wide and press down through your _____________. Keep your spine _____________ and avoid locking your _____________.

6. What should you do if you feel pain or discomfort during a yoga posture?

🔗 Part 3: Matching Activity

7. Match each yoga posture with its correct description:

1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

2. Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

3. Child's Pose (Balasana)

A. Kneeling with forehead to ground, arms extended or by sides

B. Standing tall with feet grounded, spine straight, arms at sides

C. Inverted V-shape with hands and feet on ground, hips raised

🌬️ Part 4: Breath and Mindfulness

8. Why is breathing important during yoga practice? Explain in your own words.

9. Check all the benefits of yoga practice:

Improves flexibility

Helps manage stress

Promotes relaxation

Increases body awareness

Improves balance

Helps with mindfulness

10. Circle the best breathing pattern for yoga:

Fast and shallow breathing

Holding your breath throughout poses

Slow, deep, and steady breathing

Breathing only through your mouth

🎨 Part 5: Reflection and Practice

11. Draw yourself in one of the three yoga postures we learned today. Label the key alignment points.

12. Reflect on today's yoga practice. How did the postures make you feel? What was challenging? What did you enjoy?

13. Which posture would you like to practice more at home and why?

14. Create a simple 5-minute home practice routine using the three postures we learned. Write the order and how long to hold each pose.

Fundamental Yoga Postures Practice

Fundamental Yoga Postures Practice

🧘‍♀️ Part 1: Yoga Posture Knowledge

⚖️ Part 2: Alignment and Safety

🔗 Part 3: Matching Activity

🌬️ Part 4: Breath and Mindfulness

🎨 Part 5: Reflection and Practice

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