The Child Pose

[desperate housewife]

Performing the Child Pose stretches the hips, thighs and ankles gently. It also helps relieve stress and fatigue, and calms the brain. However, you need to observe caution in practicing the Child Pose when you are suffering from diarrhea or Knee injury as it may worsen your ailment when not done properly. Pregnant Women should also avoid doing the Child Pose.

To perform the Child Pose, follow the following instructions:
*Kneel down and sit on you feet with your heels pointing outward
*Your knees should be separated, about the width of your hips
*Place your forehead on the floor, then bring your arms alongside your body, palms turned upward. Stay for about 30 seconds up to three minutes
*To come up from the Child Pose, lengthen your front torso then inhale as you lift from your tailbone, pressing down and into your pelvis


If you experience any difficulty doing the Child Pose, you may try using Yoga Props. Placing a thickly folded Yoga Blanket or a Yoga Bolster between the back of your thighs and calves will definitely make you feel more comfortable.

[LoveGuinness]

i will be trying that tonight. thanks for posting it!

[Sportsmedjosh]

I'm glad it's a yoga position, i thought someone was going to get the ban stick when i first read the thread.

[bsb4tyke]

^^^ hahahahaha

[LoveGuinness]

this is very relaxing. again, i needed it last night, so thank you for posting.