Chapter- 2.4      How Doth the Little Busy Bee


What does posture mean?

Answer: Posture means the position in which you hold your body while sitting or standing.

What does tone mean in the text?

Answer: Tone means firmness of muscle.

Which yoga pose is mentioned as a beginner’s pose?

Answer: Bhujangasana is mentioned as a beginner’s pose.

What does the word “Bhujanga” mean in Sanskrit?

Answer: Bhujanga means a cobra.

Which animal does Bhujangasana resemble?

Answer: It resembles the posture of a cobra.

What part of the body is raised in Bhujangasana?

Answer: The head and upper part of the body are raised.

What muscles does Bhujangasana help tone?

Answer: It helps tone the muscles of the back.

What part of the body does Bhujangasana strengthen?

Answer: It strengthens the spine.

Which parts of the body benefit from Bhujangasana?

Answer: The chest and shoulders benefit from this asana.

How should you lie at the beginning of Bhujangasana?

Answer: You should lie face down.

What should you do with your muscles at the start?

Answer: You should relax all the muscles completely.

Where should the palms be placed?

Answer: The palms should be placed on the sides just below the shoulders.

What should you do while raising your head?

Answer: You should breathe in deeply.

What should you raise after raising your head?

Answer: You should raise the upper part of your body.

Should the body be raised with a jerk?

Answer: No, it should not be raised with a jerk.

How should the movement be while doing the asana?

Answer: The movement should be smooth and flowing.

How should the spine move while coming up?

Answer: It should move vertebra by vertebra.

What should be done with the spine in this pose?

Answer: The spine should be curved well.

Which part of the body must keep touching the ground?

Answer: The navel must keep touching the ground.

How long should the breath be held in this position?

Answer: The breath should be held to a count of twenty.

What should you do while coming down?

Answer: You should breathe out slowly.

How many times can beginners repeat this process?

Answer: Beginners can repeat it six times.

What is Simhasana also called?

Answer: Simhasana is also called the Lion Pose.

Which animal does Simhasana resemble?

Answer: It resembles a lion.

Who especially likes Simhasana?

Answer: Young people like Simhasana.

What position is taken in Simhasana?

Answer: A sitting position is taken.

What expression is used in Simhasana?

Answer: The facial expression of a lion is used.

Does Simhasana require much effort?

Answer: No, it requires very little effort.

What does the word “navel” mean?

Answer: Navel means the belly button.

What does the word “assume” mean in the text?

Answer: It means “to take.”