The word yoga means to connect or unite. To connect with the self or divine self or your soul. There are eight different parts of yoga which include yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara ...

Dandasana is also known as staff pose. The name “Dandasana '' is derived from Sanskrit, and combines the words “Dand,” which means staff or rod, and “asana,” which means seat or posture.