Balasana / Child Pose

How to perform Balasana / Child Pose :

• Sit in Vajrasana / Kneeling Pose ( as shown in the vajrasana video )
• Next, bring your torso to rest on the thighs and forehead on to the mat
• You can place your arms in two different ways. Either bring your arms back alongside the thighs with the palms facing upwards or stretch  your arms in front of you with the palms facing downwards

Things to remember :

• Keep your big toes touches each other and back is straight
• Keep your head and neck in a straight line
• Can use block under the forehead.
• Breathe normally

Benefits :

• Relief from back pain
• Stretches the arms and shoulders
• Stretches the ankles and hips