Child's Pose

You Should Feel

Gentle stretch through your hips and back. Softness in your shoulders and jaw. Breath moving into your ribs and low back.

How to Get Into the Pose

• 1Knees can be together or wide apart (wider gives more space for your torso)
• 2Hips sink toward heels (use a blanket between hips and heels if needed)
• 3Forehead rests on the mat or a block
• 4Arms either reaching forward or resting alongside your body

Modifications

• •If knees are uncomfortable: Place a blanket behind your knees or under your shins
• •If hips don't reach heels: Stack blankets or a bolster between hips and heels for support
• •If forehead doesn't reach the ground: Use a block or folded blanket under your forehead