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Kneel on the floor, toes together, knees hip distance apart. Lean forward, drape body over thighs. Place hands on the mini ball. Extend arms. <\/p>\n

Child Pose With Mini Ball FAQs<\/h3>\n
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What are the teaching directions?<\/h4>\n

Kneel on the floor, toes together, knees hip distance apart. Lean forward, drape body over thighs. Place hands on the mini ball. Extend arms.<\/p>\n

What’s a good modification?<\/h3>\n

Push the Mini Ball away for a deeper stretch.<\/p>\n

Why is Child Pose the go-to resting posture in a yoga and pilates 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 (and pilates) 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 name?<\/h4>\n

Balasana.<\/p>\n

It is also know as Bidalasana, Billisana, Shashankasana, and 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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