Child's Pose (Balasana)

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Balasana is a Hatha yoga posture, called "Child's pose" in English. It includes resting on the knees, and stretching the head forward toward the ground, potentially stretching the arms forward, or turning them backwards placing the elbows on the ground. It is a simple relaxation position in yoga, usually practiced before and after Sirsasana/Headstand.

Bala in literal sense means child.

Balasana is a restful pose that can be sequenced between more challenging asanas. It relieves the fatigue of both mind and body, assisting deep breath like that of a child.

Benefits of Balasana

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