The yoga child’s pose is a great yoga exercise for the lower back muscles. Learn how to do the child’s pose in this free yoga video.
Benefits
- Gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles
- Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and fatigue
- Relieves back and neck pain when done with head and torso supported
Teacher’s Tip
Child’s Pose (Balasana) is a wonderful resting pose. Stay anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minutes. Beginners get a taste of a deep forward bend, where the torso rests on the thighs.
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