How To Do Child's Pose!
Benefits of child’s pose, Bālāsana!
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› Stretches the spine, lower back, thighs and ankles
› Great hip opener
› Can calm the brain, helping alleviate stress, anxiety and fatigue by initiating the peripheral nervous system
› Good for digestion - bringing knees closer together with your belly resting on your thighs gently massages the internal organs
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As a rest pose you can return to this gorgeous asana whenever you need during your practise! Also can sequence child’s pose in between more challenging asanas
✺ How to;
Big toes touching, knees as wide as the mat, sink into your hips as you exhale into child’s pose, chest falls between your thighs, arms reach out long (extended childs pose)
✩ Find your child’s pose
Bring your forehead to the mat the area of your third eye 👁 close down the eyes and draw the attention inwards, reconnect with yourself, focus on your breathing. Option for resting child’s pose where knees are closer together and arms rest by your side!
➵ A block or thickly rolled up blanket can also be positioned underneath your chest or forehead for support
Enjoy yogis
*Always come out of a pose if you are in pain and consult your doctor before attempting
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