Extended Child

Extended Child Pose has the same physical and mental health benefits as Child Pose. Like Child Pose, Extended Child Pose is a resting pose.

English Name: Child

Sanskrit Name: Utthita Balasana

Start Position: Child

Instructions:

Step 1.

From Child Pose, extend your arms in front of you with your palms flat on the floor.

Step 2.

Remain in the pose as long as it feels comfortable. Return to Child or Kneeling pose. Repeat if desired.

Physical Benefits:

• Stretches spine, ankles, knees and hips.
• Reduce head, neck and chest pain.
• Opens the low back and hips.

Mental Benefits

• Calms the mind.
• Reduces anxiety and stress.
• Reduces fatigue.

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy (keep knees apart and prevent abdominal pressure.)
• Knee, ankle or hip injury
• Shoulder injury.