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Staff Pose

Dandasana

Seated

How to

Sit with the legs extended straight ahead, flexing the feet, pressing the hands beside the hips and lengthening the spine tall.

Benefits

  • Improves posture and spinal alignment
  • Strengthens the back muscles
  • The foundation for most seated poses

Practice

Hold for 5-10 breaths, using it to check alignment before other seated poses.

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