Question 1

How do I learn yoga pose names in Sanskrit?

Accepted Answer

yoga-bits helps you learn Sanskrit yoga pose names through a fun matching game. Browse 68 poses in Learn mode with images and descriptions, then test yourself in a 60-second challenge matching images to their Sanskrit names.

Question 2

Is yoga-bits free to play?

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Yes! yoga-bits is completely free to play with no ads or subscriptions required. Your progress is saved locally in your browser.

Question 3

How many yoga poses and difficulty levels are included?

Accepted Answer

yoga-bits includes 68 yoga postures across 3 difficulty levels: Beginner (26 common poses), Intermediate (55 poses including backbends and seated poses), and Advanced (all 68 poses including inversions and complex postures). Each level progressively includes all poses from easier levels.

Question 4

What are badges in yoga-bits?

Accepted Answer

yoga-bits features 6 unlockable badges that reward your progress: First Steps (complete your first game), Sharp Eye (score 8+), Perfect Round (get all correct), Sanskrit Scholar (complete 10 games), Asana Master (perfect score on Advanced), and Dedicated Yogi (complete 25 games).

Question 5

How do I unlock new difficulty levels?

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Beginner is unlocked by default. Score 6 or more correct answers on Beginner to unlock Intermediate, and score 6 or more on Intermediate to unlock Advanced. Your best scores and progress are saved automatically.

Question 6

What are the best yoga poses for back pain?

Accepted Answer

Several yoga poses help relieve back pain. Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) gently mobilizes the spine, Child's Pose (Balasana) stretches the lower back, Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) strengthens the back extensors, and Supine Spinal Twist releases tension. Browse all 68 poses on yoga-bits to find step-by-step instructions.

Question 7

What yoga poses improve flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Key yoga poses for flexibility include Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana) for hamstrings, Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) for hip flexors, Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana) for inner thighs, and Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana) for the entire posterior chain. yoga-bits covers all of these with detailed guides.

Question 8

What does Asana mean in yoga?

Accepted Answer

Asana is a Sanskrit word meaning 'seat' or 'posture.' In modern yoga, it refers to the physical poses practiced during a yoga session. Most yoga pose names end with '-asana' — for example, Tadasana (Mountain Pose), Savasana (Corpse Pose), and Vrikshasana (Tree Pose). yoga-bits teaches all 68 asana names in Sanskrit.

Question 9

What are the best yoga poses for beginners?

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The best beginner yoga poses include Mountain Pose (Tadasana), Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I), Tree Pose (Vrikshasana), Child's Pose (Balasana), and Corpse Pose (Savasana). yoga-bits includes 26 beginner-friendly poses with step-by-step instructions and images.

Question 10

How long should I hold a yoga pose?

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Most standing yoga poses are held for 5-10 breaths (30-60 seconds). Restorative poses like Child's Pose or Corpse Pose can be held for 1-5 minutes. Balance poses like Tree Pose are typically held 30 seconds per side. Beginners should start with shorter holds and increase gradually.

Question 11

What are inversions in yoga?

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Inversions are yoga poses where the head is below the heart. They range from gentle poses like Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) and Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani) to advanced poses like Headstand (Sirsasana), Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana), and Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana). yoga-bits classifies inversions at the Advanced level.

Question 12

What is the difference between yoga pose categories?

Accepted Answer

yoga-bits organizes 68 poses into 5 categories: Standing poses build strength and balance (e.g., Warrior I, Triangle), Seated poses focus on flexibility (e.g., Lotus, Butterfly), Backbends open the chest and spine (e.g., Cobra, Camel), Inversions place the head below the heart (e.g., Headstand, Shoulder Stand), and Restorative poses promote relaxation (e.g., Child's Pose, Corpse Pose).

Question 13

Why do yoga poses have Sanskrit names?

Accepted Answer

Yoga originated in ancient India, and Sanskrit is the classical language of yoga. Sanskrit names provide a universal language understood across all yoga traditions and countries. For example, 'Tadasana' (Mountain Pose) is the same word in every yoga class worldwide. yoga-bits helps you learn these traditional names through an interactive matching game.

Question 14

Can I practice yoga every day?

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Yes, yoga can be practiced daily. A mix of active poses (standing, backbends) and restorative poses (Child's Pose, Corpse Pose) keeps your routine balanced. Beginners might start with 3-4 sessions per week. Use yoga-bits to learn pose names and build familiarity with different postures for a varied daily practice.

Question 15

What are Sun Salutations in yoga?

Accepted Answer

Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) are flowing sequences that link multiple yoga poses together. A typical sequence includes Mountain Pose, Standing Forward Fold, High Lunge, Plank, Chaturanga, Upward Dog, and Downward Dog. Many of these poses are included in yoga-bits where you can learn their individual Sanskrit names.