How to do Balasana or Child’s Pose #yoga #childspose #balasana #yogaposesforbeginners

In this practice

Key teachings

• Mindful relaxation and rest
• Stress reduction through surrender
• Body awareness in a restorative pose

Ideal for

• Beginners in yoga
• Individuals seeking stress relief or relaxation
• Anyone needing a gentle stretch or resting pose
• Those looking to calm the mind

Lesson

Instructions

Let’s learn Balasana aka Shashankasana or Child’s Pose. The name comes from the fact that this pose resembles a child in a resting position. This pose is super easy but helps greatly in letting go of stress, worries, anxiety & fatigue.

⚠️ If you have slipped disc or knee injury then you should avoid doing this asana.

Steps

• Balasana (Child's Pose)
• Deep diaphragmatic breathing
• Variations for shoulder comfort or knee positioning

Benefits

• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Calms the nervous system
• Gently stretches the back, shoulders, and arms
• Alleviates fatigue
• Promotes a sense of grounding
• ✨ It has a relaxing effect which helps reduce stress. ✨ It helps stretch the back, shoulders & arms muscles if you spread your arms in front.
• 🧘‍♀️ Keep your knees together. (not for pregnant women) 🧘‍♀️ Don’t spread your arms in front, let them rest next to your body or hold them together at the back. (useful in case of shoulder pain) 🧘‍♀️ Use a block or bolster to rest your forehead.