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Analytics: Child's Pose
Sanskrit, Balasana
Benefits
Contraindications
#Modifications
& Variations
* Can relieve back pain
* Stretch's back, shoulders & hips
* Slight inversion brings energy and blood flow to brain.
* Rest and restore
* Knee and shoulder injury
# Pregnancy spread knees wider
# Knees together
# Rest arms out or along body
# Blanket under knees
# Bolster under stomach
# Rest head on block or fists
# Curl toes under
Foundation
Alignment
Intention
Steps;
From table pose
Shins, tops of feet, forehead, hands and arms
Neck neutral
Knees spread and big toes touching
Arms extended/palms down or alongside body/palms up
Rest and restore
Forehead on earth at ajna chakra to activate vega nerve
* Spread knees open to wide edge of mat
* Tops of feet on mat, big toes touching
* Bring upper body down resting belly between thighs
* Rest forehead on earth
* Bring arms either outstretched in front with palms down, or alongside the body with palms facing up.
Relax Deeply & Breath
Coming Out of the Pose
Gently raise upper body coming into seated position.
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