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Asana

Balasana

बालासनবালাসন

Beginner
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About this Practice

Child's Pose — the ultimate resting posture. Gently stretches the hips, thighs, and lower back while calming the nervous system. A refuge whenever rest is needed during practice.

How to Practise

  1. 1

    Begin on hands and knees. Bring big toes together, knees wide or together.

  2. 2

    Exhale and fold forward, lowering the torso.

  3. 3

    Extend arms forward (active) or by sides (passive).

  4. 4

    Rest forehead on floor or block. Close eyes.

  5. 5

    Hold 1–5 minutes or as long as needed.

Benefits

  • Gently stretches hips and lower back
  • Calms the nervous system
  • Relieves fatigue and stress
  • Reduces headache

⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications

Knee injury (blanket between thighs and calves). Pregnancy (keep knees wide).

Want to learn this under guidance?

All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.