Dandasana

Sanskrit:

Danda - Staff

Staff Pose

Dandasana is the foundation for all seated postures just as Tadasana is the foundation for all standing postures.

Benefits:

• May help to relieve digestive issues, including bloating from gas.
• Helps to improve posture by strengthening the back and providing some stretch to the shoulders and chest.
  

Contraindications:

• Those suffering a wrist injury should press fingertips to the ground at hips rather than the whole palm
• People with lower back pain may need to use a blanket for support under the sit-bones