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Child’s Pose

A restorative yoga pose that promotes relaxation and gentle stretching of the back, hips, and shoulders, improving flexibility and providing a calming recovery position.

Exercise Overview

Category

Mobility

Exercise_Type

Mobility

Difficulty_Level

Beginner

Technique

Kneel on the floor with your knees together and sit back on your heels. Fold forward from your hips, extending your arms in front of you and resting your forehead on the floor. Relax and breathe deeply.

Starting Position

Begin kneeling on the floor with knees together, sitting back on your heels, and core engaged.

Finishing Position

Hold the pose while maintaining deep breathing and relaxation throughout the body.

Form Cues

Fold forward from hips, extend arms, relax, breathe deeply

Common Mistakes

Not relaxing, holding tension, poor breathing, not maintaining form

Progression Tips

Hold position longer, add gentle rocking, perform variations, or combine with other poses.

Regression Tips

Use props for support, reduce hold time, or perform seated variations.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the knees, back, or shoulders. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires basic flexibility and comfort in kneeling position.