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Sit on heels. Walk hands forward until forehead touches floor. Arms alongside legs. Alternatives include: Child with head on bolster. Child with bolster between legs. Child pose with arms extended. Child with hands on back. Child with cheek on mat. Child with leg raised and arms extended. <\/p>\n

Child Pose FAQs<\/h3>\n
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Why is Child Pose the go-to resting posture in a yoga class?<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> or Plank Pose<\/a>, or a challenging inversion like Shoulderstand Pose<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It is also a counter pose for the Upward Facing Dog Pose<\/a> and other back extensions like the Cobra Pose<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is the Sanskrit?<\/h4>\n

Balasana.<\/p>\n

What is Child Pose also known as?<\/h4>\n

Balasana. Bidalasana. Billisana. Hare. Shashankasana. Viralasana.<\/p>\n

What are the physical benefits?<\/h4>\n

Stretches hips, thighs, and ankles.<\/p>\n

Relieves back pain.<\/p>\n

What are some Modifications?<\/h4>\n

A) <\/strong>Interlock fingers behind back.<\/p>\n

B)<\/strong> Knees together (instead of separated).<\/p>\n

C)<\/strong> Curl the toes under (instead of flat).<\/p>\n

D)<\/strong> Place a rolled towel under your shins (take the stress off of your ankles).<\/p>\n

E)<\/strong> Place a yoga blanket underneath the knees for padding.<\/p>\n

F)<\/strong> Place a folded towel underneath the knees for padding.<\/p>\n

G)<\/strong> For a Yin variation, place a bolster or pillow under your stomach or chest and stay for up 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

H)<\/strong> Go deeper into the hip stretch by spreading your knees wider.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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