What is a modification of Dandasana (Staff Pose)?

Dandasana, or Staff Pose, involves sitting with the legs extended straight in front of you and the spine aligned. While all options involve various sitting positions, a common modification for practitioners who may struggle with maintaining an upright posture is to sit with the back against the wall. This helps to support the spine, allowing for better alignment and reducing strain, especially for beginners or those with limited flexibility. Additionally, this position can enhance awareness of posture and promote a sense of stability while practicing seated poses.

The other options, while valid positions within yoga practice, do not specifically modify the traditional form of Dandasana in the same way. Sitting with the legs straight is essentially Dandasana itself. Sitting cross-legged changes the pose entirely, and sitting on a yoga block can offer an alternative height but doesn't provide the same supportive alignment as using a wall.