Child's Pose

Balasana

bah-LAHS-uh-nuh

forward bend

Drishti

Nose

Modification

arms extended to the front, palms down

Benefits

calminggrounding

Assess Your Practice

Before — How do you feel?

5/10

TenseOpen

After — How do you feel?

5/10

TenseOpen

Shift: +0

Reflect

What did "Child's Pose" teach you about steadiness and ease? How did the breath guide you?

More Quadruped Poses

Hands to the Side Child's Pose

Parshva Hasta Balasana

Revolved Child's Pose

Parivritta Balasana

Rabbit Pose

Sasangasana

Cow Pose

Bitilasana