dandasana

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word dandasana. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word dandasana, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say dandasana in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word dandasana you have here. The definition of the word dandasana will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofdandasana, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From Sanskrit दण्डासन (daṇḍāsana).

Noun

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:
      "To get into this pose, first sit in dandasana and bring your hands to the heart in prayer position.