Low Lunge To Child

Sanskrit Name:	Utthita Balasana
Similar Pose Names:	Hare,Wide Child, Prasarita Balasana,Anahatasana,Anjaneyasana,Low lunge
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Forward Bend, Hip Opener, Prone, Restorative, Seated, Seated & Floor, Stretch
Anatomy:	Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Crown Centre, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre, Third Eye
Therapy:	Anxiety, Back Pain, Depression, Eye fatigue, Headaches, Insomnia, Leg Congestion, Poor Posture, Sciatica, Stress
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Kapha, Pitta
Meridian Lines:	Bladder, Gall Bladder, Kidney, Liver, Spleen, Stomach

From Low Lunge come into Child pose.

Stretches arms, shoulders, spine, and hips.

A) Child pose with arms behind. B) Child pose with fingers interlocked behind the back.

Knee injury.

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Child Pose FAQs

What are the teaching directions for Low Lunge To Child Pose?

From Low Lunge come into Child pose.

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 is the Sanskrit?

Balasana.

What is the pose also known as?

Balasana. Bidalasana. Billisana. Hare. Shashankasana. Viralasana.

What are the physical benefits?

Stretches hips, thighs, and ankles.

Relieves back pain.

What are some 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.

Low Lunge To Child

Child Pose FAQs

What are the teaching directions for Low Lunge To Child Pose?

Why is Child Pose the go-to resting posture in a yoga class?

What is the Sanskrit?

What is the pose also known as?

What are the physical benefits?

What are some modifications?

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