How to do a child's pose stretch

In this practice

Key teachings

• Gentle surrender and relaxation
• Mindful breathing for deeper stretch
• Body awareness and self-comfort

Ideal for

• Beginners and all levels of practitioners
• Those seeking relaxation and gentle stretching
• Individuals needing a restorative break

Lesson

Instructions

A stretch for your hips, back, shoulders, knees and groin.

Steps

• Child's Pose (Balasana) with variations
• Deep diaphragmatic breathing
• Gentle spinal flexion and hip opening

Benefits

• Relieves back and neck pain
• Gently stretches hips, thighs, and ankles
• Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and fatigue
• Opens the shoulders and chest