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Staff Pose (Dandasana) strengthens the spine and hip flexors as the practitioner sits upright with legs extended. This foundational seated posture requires active engagement of the quadriceps and core for alignment, while providing a gentle stretch to the hamstrings and calves. Seated staff posture, chest up A seated pose with the legs extended straight and the spine upright, forming a long, stable line from head to heels. Commonly used as a foundational seated posture for warm-ups, pranayama, and preparing for forward bends or twists. Classified within the seated pose family, it helps establish alignment and core engagement. Known as dandasana in Sanskrit, meaning "staff pose," reflecting the straight, staff-like shape of the body.

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