Free YTT Study Tool: Sanskrit Pose Names, Pronunciation & Mock Tests

Most yoga teacher training exams expect you to know every asana by its Sanskrit name, recognise it on sight, and say it correctly. This page turns the yoga-bits quiz into a study plan for exactly that. No sign-up, no ads, works on your phone.

Start the YTT Mock Test — 20 Questions

All 68 poses · Sanskrit names · 100 seconds · instant score · retake any time

Study Tracks

Sanskrit → Pose

See the Sanskrit name, pick the right pose from four images. The way most written exams ask it.

Drill Sanskrit names
Pose → Sanskrit

See the pose, name it. Starts with the 26 foundational poses and unlocks the full set.

Start recognising poses
Exam pressure

30-second speed round across all levels. Good for the week before the test.

Speed round
Pranayama

30 breathing techniques by Sanskrit name, purpose and effect on the nervous system.

Quiz breathing techniques

Drill by Category

Trainings teach asanas in families. Practise one family at a time so the names stick together.

Pronunciation

Every one of the 68 pose pages has a pronounce button that reads the Sanskrit name aloud, plus a phonetic spelling. The A-Z Sanskrit name list shows all of them on one page, and the guide to Sanskrit pose names explains the root words so new names become predictable instead of memorised.

A Simple Four-Week Plan

  1. Week 1: Pose → Sanskrit at beginner level until you score 10 of 12 twice in a row.
  2. Week 2: One category drill per day, then the Sanskrit → Pose track at intermediate.
  3. Week 3: Add the pranayama quiz and read the Sanskrit glossary entries for terms your syllabus lists.
  4. Week 4: One mock test a day. Review the misses with the flashcards in the app.

Philosophy and Theory

The quiz covers asanas and pranayama. For the theory part of your exam, start with the eight limbs of yoga, the yamas and niyamas, and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, then use the glossary for individual terms. For the shape of the asana catalogue itself (poses per category and level, the most common Sanskrit roots), see yoga by the numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the YTT study tool free?
Yes. Every drill, the pronunciation audio, and the mock test are free with no account, no ads, and no email required. Progress is saved in your browser.
Which yoga teacher training programs does it cover?
It is not tied to any school or registry. Sanskrit asana names are the same in every 200-hour and 300-hour curriculum, so the drills apply whether your training follows a Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, or Yin syllabus.
What is in the mock test?
20 questions drawn from all 68 poses. You see a pose and pick its Sanskrit name from four options, with 100 seconds for the full set. You get your score immediately and can retake it as often as you like.
Does it cover yoga philosophy and anatomy?
The quiz drills are about asanas and pranayama. For philosophy, use the Sanskrit glossary and the articles on the eight limbs, the yamas and niyamas, and the Yoga Sutras, all linked below. Anatomy is covered on each pose page under muscles engaged.
Can I hear how the Sanskrit names are pronounced?
Yes. Every pose page has a pronounce button that reads the Sanskrit name aloud, and the quiz can say the name after each answer when sound is on.
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