Balasana(Child's Pose)

How To Do Balasana (Child’s Pose)

• To start the asana first sit on knees with buttocks touching on your heels.
• Place your hand on thighs and palms down. Maintain the position of thighs as shown in the above image.
• While exhaling slowly bring your chest between your knees and swinging hands forward as shown in the above image.
• Breathe gently and hold the posture for 2 to 3 minutes.
• After this inhale slowly and  return to starting position.
• Repeat this asana for 5 to 10 times.

The Benefits of Balasana

• Releases tension in the back, shoulders and chest
• Recommended if you have dizziness or fatigue
• Helps alleviate stress and anxiety
• Flexes the body’s internal organs and keeps them supple
• It lengthens and stretches the spine
• Relieves neck and lower back pain when performed with the head and torso supported
• It gently stretches the hips, thighs and ankles
• Normalizes circulation throughout the body
• It stretches muscles, tendons and ligaments in the knee
• Calms the mind and body
• Encourages strong and steady breathing

Precautions for Balasana

• You can use pillows under your forehead if it is difficult to place on the floor.
• If suffering from knees injuries or diarrhea should not do this asana.
• Those suffering from high blood pressure should not practice

Modification and Variation

Modifications: A) Place a blanket under the hips, knees and/or head. B) If pregnant, spread the knees wide apart to remove any pressure on the abdomen.

Variations: Open the knees wider to slide the arms between the legs reaching under the body and turn the head to the side.