Child's Pose
Kneel and sit back on the heels, arms reaching forward on the floor and the forehead down; the back and the sides of the ribs open.
How to do it
Setup
Kneel with the big toes together and the knees about mat-width apart, sitting back toward the heels.
Steps
- Walk the hands forward and lower the chest between the thighs.
- Rest the forehead on the floor, or on a fist if it does not reach.
- Reach the fingertips away to lengthen the sides of the back.
- Let the shoulders drop away from the ears.
Common mistakes
Sitting up off the heels: take the knees wider instead. Shrugging the shoulders to the ears; reach long and drop them. Forcing the forehead down on stiff hips rather than supporting it.
Breathing
Breathe into the back of the ribs and let each exhale sink you lower.
