Stick Pose (Urdhva Dandasana)
The Sanskrit word “Urdhva” means rising or tending upwards, raised, elevated, upright and “Danda” means a stick, staff, rod or pole. Therefore this asana is also called as Stick Pose.
- Stick Pose (Urdhva Dandasana) (horoppayoga)
Benefits of the Stick Pose (Urdhva Dandasana):
Urdhva Dandasana (Stick Pose) requires great strength in your abdominal muscles, your neck, your shoulders and your spine. Furthermore, Urdhva Dandasana (Stick Pose) requires great strength in your neck, shoulders and spine to prevent rounding in your back body. Cultivating that strength will provide you an even stronger base when you rise up to Headstand.
How to perform the Stick Pose (Urdhva Dandasana):
- Start the asana from Salamba Shirshasana.
- Now lower the legs down to horizontal while allowing the hips to shift slightly back.
- Hold the posture for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Now return to Shirshasana slowly.
Durations/Repetitions of the Stick Pose (Urdhva Dandasana):
Hold Urdhva Dandasana (Stick Pose) for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat the asana twice.
Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Stick Pose (Urdhva Dandasana):
Urdhva Dandasana (Stick Pose) is a difficulty level 8 asana recommended for advanced level yoga practitioner.
