Child's Pose

How to

1. Kneel on floor with big toes touching
2. Sit back on heels
3. Separate knees about hip-width
4. Fold forward, extending arms
5. Rest forehead on mat
6. Breathe deeply into back body

Benefits

• Gently stretches hips, thighs, and ankles
• Calms the mind
• Relieves stress and fatigue
• Eases back pain

Caution

• Diarrhea
• Knee injury
• Pregnancy

Tips

• Use props under forehead if floor is too far
• Relax shoulders away from ears

Variations

• Arms alongside body
• Knees together
• Supported with bolster

After this pose

What next

• Related glossary term
• Watch practice videos
• Practice — Move
• Find a teacher