We all need a sanctuary: a place to feel protected and sheltered from the storms of life. Child’s pose is such a place. It is the epitome of protection and calm as you gently curl inward returning to the shape of a newborn child. This forward bending pose teaches back body breathing, supports the vital energy centers of the heart, head and abdomen, and calms the nervous system. The goal once you are in position is to simply surrender with tender joy allowing tension to ease and drift away. You may find breathing at first to be a little choppy but after a few moments your body will adjust, finding new breathing patterns. Allow the back body to expand and widen on the inhalations while maintaining complete and warm exhalations.
Child’s Pose – Balasana
child's pose
- kneel low, rest your head on the floor in front of you
- place your hands wherever is comfortable: by your head, near your knees
- relax, surrender, breathe, discover the peace
- stay for 30 seconds to 5 minutes
Benefits: stretches the hips, thighs and ankles, calms the brain and relieves stress and fatigue
two scoops
Variation – Two Scoops
- in pairs, have one partner perform Child’s pose, being certain to lower their hips and make their back as flat as possible
- the other partner performs Child’s pose on top of their partner, making two scoops of ice cream with their bodies
- switch roles and repeat
Benefits: builds teamwork and cooperation, intensifies the stretch for the bottom partner, improves balance and tones core muscles for the top partner
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