What pose is next after the Dancer sequence completes?

• A. Standing at attention
• B. Inhale samasthiti
• C. Exhale release
• D. Exhale Samasthiti

Answer: (D)

The movement after finishing the Dancer sequence is to reset into a centered, stable pose on the exhale. Exhaling into Samasthiti brings you back to the neutral standing position at the top of the mat, where you can stabilize the body and breath before the next transition. This pacing—releasing on the exhale and settling into Samasthiti—keeps the flow controlled and balanced. Moving on an inhale into Samasthiti would lift you into the next position prematurely, while the other options don’t name the formal reset pose you arrive at after completing the Dancer sequence.