Child's Pose (Balasana)
Kneel and sit back toward your heels, extend your arms forward on the floor, and relax your forehead down while sinking your chest toward the ground.
How to do the Child's Pose (Balasana)
- Kneel and sit back toward your heels.
- Extend your arms forward on the floor.
- And relax your forehead down while sinking your chest toward the ground.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Upper Back, Lower Back, Hips, Shoulders.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Lower Back Pain, Postural Kyphosis.
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