Pose: Child

Asana:
Balasana
English Name:
Child
Type:
seated
First Used:
19th century

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Bālāsana बालासन, Child's Pose, or Child's Resting Pose is a kneeling asana in modern yoga as exercise. Balasana is a counter asana for various asanas and is usually practiced before and after Sirsasana.

Etymology and origins

The name comes from the Sanskrit words बाल bala, "child" and आसन āsana, "posture" or "seat". Balasana is not described until the 20th century; a similar pose appears in Niels Bukh's 1924 Primary Gymnastics. Ananda Balasana is illustrated as Kandukasana (Ball Pose) in the 19th century Sritattvanidhi.

Description

From a kneeling position, bring the forehead to the floor and relax the arms alongside the body, palms upwards.

Examples

A man doing child yoga pose in the forest.
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woman doing child pose on mat by cement wall
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Two ladies doing child yoga pose outdoors.
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