Balasana child’s pose or child resting pose is an asana. The name Balasana takes from Sanskrit words ‘Bala’ that means child and ‘asana’ that means ‘pose’. This Asana resembles the fetal position. Balasana is also known as resting pose that focuses on the thighs and also helps alleviate back pains. If Balsana yoga is performed with a full gravitational pull, one can notice a great sense of mental, physical, and emotional solace.
How to do Balasana(child pose)
Easy Balasana steps. 1. Down your Kneel on the floor and touch your big toes to each other as you sit on your heels. When you are comfortable, expand your knees hip-width apart. As you exhale, bend forward and lay your torso between your thighs. Keep your both hands on the floor alongside your torso, palms up and set free the fronts of your shoulders towards the floor.
Balasana is a resting pose. Stay anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minutes. A new person can also use Balsana get a taste of deep forward bend, where the torso rests on the thighs. Stay in the pose 1 to 3 minutes.
The benefits of Balasana
1. It helps release tension in the chest, back and shoulders.
2. Balasana is highly recommended, especially if you have a bout of dizziness or fatigue during the day or your workout.
3. Balasana helps to reduce stress and anxiety.
4. It helps to stretch and lengthen the spine.
5. Balasana also helps you stretch the ankle, hips, and thighs.
6. It promotes blood circulation throughout the body.
7. Balasana encourages the right way of breathing and calms both the body and mind.