If you’re in need of a grounding moment, look no further. Neeti Narula, Director of Mindful Movement at THE WELL New York, swears by staff pose (dandasana) to anchor her to the present. The benefits of practicing this pose include improved posture and alignment, as well as a deep stretch for the back and chest. Follow her guidance in this video, and read on for more cues. 1. Come to a seat and stretch your legs out long. Scoop the extra flesh out from under your seat and feel your sit bones connect to the ground. 2. Flex your ankles and pull your toes back towards your face. 3. Bring your hands alongside your hips and spread fingers out against mat as you energetically straighten your arms. 4. Press your thigh bones downwards and rotate your inner thighs down and out. I even like to take a moment to press my thighs down with my hands here to further feel my connection to earth. 5. Sit tall, broaden your chest and breathe deeply. 6. To come out of it, relax your upper body and soften your knees * If it’s hard to fully straighten the legs, it’s okay to keep your knees bent. Try to maintain the regal posture in your spine and flexed ankles rather than curling forward. You can also try using a block under your seat! @neeti.narula . . . #thewell #wellness #health #healthy #lifestyle #selfcare #selflove #fitness #supportlocal #skincare #business #explore #mindfulmovement @movement #yoga #yogapose #staffpose