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Balasana - Child Pose
"Bala" in Sanskrit means "child". Hence this pose is also known as the 'child pose'. Balasana provides relaxation to the exhausted mind and body. In other words, Balasana is simply a relaxation position in between the other yoga exercises.
Sequence:
- Kneel down on the floor.
- Sit on your heels and make your big toes touch each other.
- Separate your knees as wide as your hips or till the mat on which you are doing the pose.
- Rest your body or to be precise, the belly between your thighs.
- Make your forehead touch the floor.
- Bring your arms back alongside the thighs, placing the palms facing upwards.
- Try to feel the weight of your shoulders wide across your back.
- Hold this position for some time and breathe normally.
- Inhaling, slowly rise with a straight spine.
- Exhaling, release the pose.
Caution:
- Avoid Balasana if you are suffering from diarrhea.
- Pregnant women should strictly avoid this pose.
- If you have an injured knee, do not practice this yoga without the supervision of a yoga teacher.
Benefits:
- It stretches the knees, thighs and ankles.
- It gently stretches the lower back and hips.
- It soothes the mind and brain.
- It relieves stress and fatigue.
- It relieves back and neck pain.
- It strengthens the spine.