Poses
Child's Pose
Balasana · bah-LAHS-anna
Restorative · beginner
Glossary: Balasana
PronunciationListen to instructions
How to
- Kneel on floor with big toes touching
- Sit back on heels
- Separate knees about hip-width
- Fold forward, extending arms
- Rest forehead on mat
- Breathe deeply into back body
Benefits
- Gently stretches hips, thighs, and ankles
- Calms the mind
- Relieves stress and fatigue
- Eases back pain
Caution
- Diarrhea
- Knee injury
- Pregnancy
Variations
- Arms alongside body
- Knees together
- Supported with bolster