| Membership Category: |
Yoga Lesson Planner |
| Sub Category: |
Chair |
| Types: |
Forward Bend, Stretch, Inversion, Hip Opener, Prone, Seated & Floor, Restorative |
| Anatomy: |
Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas |
| Chakras: |
Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre, Third Eye, Crown Centre |
| Therapy: |
Anxiety, Back Pain, Depression, Eye fatigue, Fatigue, Headaches, Insomnia, Sciatica, Poor Posture, Stress |
| Drishti: |
Tip Of Nose |
| Dosha: |
Pitta, Kapha |
Sit in a chair with your feet a comfortable distance apart and on the floor. Place a bolster (or pillow/folded blanket) over your lap and rest your head on the support. Alternatively, place blocks under your feet and fold over your knees. Rest here for 2 to 5 minutes. To come out, place your hands on your bolster or thighs, and slowly lift your torso upright.
Stretches hips, thighs, and ankles. Relieves back pain.
A) Interlock fingers behind back. B) Knees together (instead of separated). C) Go deeper into the hip stretch by spreading your knees wider.
Child Pose On A Chair FAQs
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Why is Child Pose the go-to resting posture in a yoga class?
Child Pose (Balasana) is a yoga teacher's go-to resting posture because it's a chance to get some rest before the next series of poses.
In a yoga class, the teacher will usually get you a Child pose after a fast-paced vinyasa sequence, a long hold in a pose like the Downward Facing Dog pose or Plank pose, or a challenging inversion like shoulderstand pose.
It is also a counter pose for the Upward Facing Dog pose and other back extensions like the Cobra pose.
What are some Child Pose Modifications?
A) Interlock fingers behind back.
B) Knees together (instead of separated).
C) Curl the toes under (instead of flat).
D) Place a rolled towel under your shins (take the stress off of your ankles).
E) Place a yoga blanket underneath the knees for padding.
F) Place a folded towel underneath the knees for padding.
G) For a Yin variation, place a bolster or pillow under your stomach or chest and stay for up 10 minutes.
H) Go deeper into the hip stretch by spreading your knees wider.
