Dandasana Pose
By Amitabha Deb
This is a basic yoga posture. It teaches
one to sit correctly without lifting the shoulders up. Danda
means rod. In our body, the spine is the axis which is also
called meru-danda in Sanskrit.
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Position 1
Sitting on the floor, extend your
legs. Make sure the thighs, knees and big toes are
joined too. In case your body does not let you allow
that, do as much as your body permits without hurting
yourself.
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Position 2
Place the palms on the floor beside
your hips, fingers pointing forward. Expand your chest
with drawing your shoulder back. Keep your back as
straight as a danda or rod. If possible tighten your
knees and stretch the back of your legs. The shoulders
should never be lifted up. Try to stay in the posture
for 20-40 counts before you come to shavasana or resting
pose.
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