{"id":515,"date":"2023-03-24T06:40:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T06:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=515"},"modified":"2024-08-30T08:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T08:00:20","slug":"balasana-childs-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/balasana-childs-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"Balasana (Child\u2019s Pose)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Balasana is derived from Sanskrit words \u201cBaby\u201d means \u201cchild\u201d, \u201cPose\u201d means \u201casana\u201d. It is basically a resting pose. You can also call it a fetal pose. You will be able to get relief from back pain, if you practice this pose on a daily basis. It will also calm you emotionally. It is a forward bending pose, and a sitting pose as well. It is mostly practiced in any yoga class, after a few vigorous poses.<\/p>

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How To Do It?<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 You can start from the Vajrasana, in this asana.
\u2981 Spread your knees as wide as possible, while keeping the big toes in contact with one another.
\u2981 Slowly bend and bring the torso to rest between your thighs. Exhale as you do so. Thereafter, your forehead should touch the floor. You can also turn your head to one side with your cheek resting on the floor. If you choose to do that, it\u2019s a good idea to switch to the other cheek about halfway through the practice.
\u2981 There are two possible arm variations.\u00a0Either stretch your arms in front of you with the palms facing the floor or bring your arms back alongside your thighs with the palms facing upwards.
\u2981 Stay as long as you like, while breathing normally in this asana.<\/p>

Benefits of Balasana (Child’s Pose)<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 The Child pose is a resting pose, which comes with a lot of soothing qualities. It also helps to relax the soul, body and the mind.
\u2981 It also increases the flexibility.
\u2981 The pose gives a good stretch to the neck, back, hips, knees, and ankles as well.
\u2981 It also strengthens and tones the muscles of the above areas.
\u2981 It relieves muscle tension as well.
\u2981 If you practice this pose regularly, it will also help in elongating your spine.
\u2981 It also helps in the proper circulation of blood throughout the body.
\u2981 The asana is very helpful in soothing the central nervous system.
\u2981 It also improves the flow of life force or Prana.
\u2981 Ultimately, the regular practice of this asana, leads to mental joy and happiness.<\/p>

Contraindications<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 If you are suffering from any sort of stomach ailment like Diarrhea, then you must avoid doing this pose.
\u2981 If you have high blood pressure, you must avoid this asana.
\u2981 If you have any injuries in your neck, thigh, feet, knees, and spine, then you should avoid this pose.<\/p>

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