Glossary

Balasana

बालासन · bālāsana · bah-LAHS-uh-nuh

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Pronunciation

Meaning

child's pose

Restorative kneeling pose for rest and introspection.

Balasana offers a gentle stretch for the back, hips, and thighs while calming the nervous system. It's a resting pose often taken between more active sequences to restore breath and presence.

In practice

On the mat

Savasana

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