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Etymology

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From Sanskrit दण्डासन (daṇḍāsana).

Noun

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dandasana (uncountable)

  1. A stiff asana (yoga position) with the legs flat on the floor and the body upright
    • 2016 June 16, “Warm up yoga postures to help you straddle split”, in The Times of India[1]:
      "To get into this pose, first sit in dandasana and bring your hands to the heart in prayer position.