Question

While performing Suryanamaskar, at what steps we do pad-hastottanasana?

• A. 8th and 10th steps
• B. 3rd and 10th steps
• C. 5th and 9th steps
• D. 7th and 12th steps

Hint:

Count the 12 steps; the sequence is symmetric around steps 6 and 7.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks at which two steps of the 12-step Suryanamaskar the pad-hastottanasana (forward bend with hands to feet) is performed.

Step 2: Key Idea:
The 12 steps of Suryanamaskar in order are: 1 Pranamasana, 2 Hasta Uttanasana, 3 Padahastasana (Pad-hastottanasana), 4 Ashwa Sanchalanasana, 5 Parvatasana, 6 Ashtanga Namaskara, 7 Bhujangasana, 8 Parvatasana, 9 Ashwa Sanchalanasana, 10 Padahastasana, 11 Hasta Uttanasana, 12 Pranamasana. The second half mirrors the first half, so the forward bend comes at steps 3 and 10.

Step 3: Check option (1).
Step 8 is Parvatasana (mountain pose), not the forward bend. So option (1) is wrong.

Step 4: Check option (2).
Step 3 is the first forward bend and step 10 is the second one after the backward stretch. So option (2) is right.

Step 5: Check option (3).
Step 5 and step 9 are Parvatasana and Ashwa Sanchalanasana (the lunge). So option (3) is wrong.

Step 6: Check option (4).
Step 7 is Bhujangasana (cobra) and step 12 is the closing Pranamasana. So option (4) is wrong.

Final Answer:
Pad-hastottanasana is done at the 3rd and 10th steps, option (2).