Childs pose
Click below to be guided through a 1 minute Childs pose stretch
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If you feel any pain during a stretch, stop immediately and consult a healthcare professional or physical therapist.
Childs pose
Child's Pose is a resting and grounding pose that is commonly used in yoga sequences. It's an excellent stretch for the back, hips, and thighs. This pose is often employed as a resting position during a yoga practice to help center the mind and release tension in the lower back and hips.
Starting position
- Begin on your hands and knees, with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
Motion
- Sit back on your heels, bringing your big toes together and spreading your knees apart.
- Hinge at your hips and lower your torso forward, reaching your arms straight out in front of you.
- Bring your palms together in a prayer position, extending your arms along the mat.
- Lower your chest and forehead toward the mat. Allow your forehead to rest on the floor.
- Relax your neck and shoulders, and let your entire body sink into the stretch.
- Focus on deep and steady breathing.