Daṇḍāsana
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Dandasana or Staff Pose is an asana
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asanas - forward bends and twists.
To achieve this pose, begin in a seated position with the legs extended forward. The palms or the fingertips (if the palms don't reach) should be rested on either side of the body. The upper-body should be extending upward through the crown of the head, and the back should be completely perpendicular to the ground (as though sitting against a wall). If this is not possible, one may want to use a block underneath one's sitting bones to reduce the intensity in the hamstring muscles. The entire core should be engaged and ujjayi breath active throughout this pose. The legs should be squeezing together, and the toes should be pointing inwards toward the body. It may even be possible to create space between the heels and the ground by activating the leg muscles.
This pose is usually followed by Paschimottanasana
(forward fold).
Asana
Asana is a body position, typically associated with the practice of Yoga, originally identified as a mastery of sitting still, with the spine as a conduit of biodynamic union...
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Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Danda (दन्द, Danda) meaning "stick", and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".Description
The foundation of all seated yogaYoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
asanas - forward bends and twists.
To achieve this pose, begin in a seated position with the legs extended forward. The palms or the fingertips (if the palms don't reach) should be rested on either side of the body. The upper-body should be extending upward through the crown of the head, and the back should be completely perpendicular to the ground (as though sitting against a wall). If this is not possible, one may want to use a block underneath one's sitting bones to reduce the intensity in the hamstring muscles. The entire core should be engaged and ujjayi breath active throughout this pose. The legs should be squeezing together, and the toes should be pointing inwards toward the body. It may even be possible to create space between the heels and the ground by activating the leg muscles.
This pose is usually followed by Paschimottanasana
Paschimottanasana
Paschimottanasana , Seated Forward Bend, or Intense Dorsal Stretch, is an asana.Together with Padmasana , Siddhasana and Vajrasana , this pose is an accomplished pose according to the Shiva Samhita...
(forward fold).
