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.

A person performing the Childs pose

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

  1. Begin on your hands and knees, with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.

Motion

  1. Sit back on your heels, bringing your big toes together and spreading your knees apart.
  2. Hinge at your hips and lower your torso forward, reaching your arms straight out in front of you.
  3. Bring your palms together in a prayer position, extending your arms along the mat.
  4. Lower your chest and forehead toward the mat. Allow your forehead to rest on the floor.
  5. Relax your neck and shoulders, and let your entire body sink into the stretch.
  6. Focus on deep and steady breathing.

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