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Template:IndicText Dandasana Template:Lang-sa; IAST: Daṇḍāsana) or Staff Pose is a seated asana in hatha yoga.
Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words दण्ड daṇḍā meaning "stick" or "staff", and आसन Āsana meaning "posture".
Description
The asana is entered from a seated position with the legs extended forward. The palms or the fingertips (if the palms don't reach) should be rested on the ground 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, a block may be placed underneath the sitting bones. 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 asana is sometimes followed by Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend).
Benefits
This asana is believed to help improve digestion, prevent sciatic pain, stretch and activate the muscles of the legs, and prevent tiredness in the feet and calf-muscles.
See also
References
- "Staff Pose". Yoga Journal. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- "Dandasana". Ashtanga Yoga. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- Sinha, S. C. (1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-7041-293-9.
- "Staff Pose - Dandasana - Yoga Pose". Yoga Journal. 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- "Staff Posture". Yoga Basics. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
Further reading
- Iyengar, B. K. S. (1 October 2005). Illustrated Light On Yoga. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-81-7223-606-9. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (1 August 2003). Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha. Nesma Books India. ISBN 978-81-86336-14-4. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (January 2004). A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya. Nesma Books India. ISBN 978-81-85787-08-4. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
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