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In Sanskrit Bala means child thus Balasana means child pose. It is a simple pose that can be sequenced between more challenging asanas. This pose is a forward bend of the torso and relaxes the entire spinal column.

Start with sitting on your haunches, with the arms relaxed at your sides. Exhale and bend forward, placing you forehead on the floor. The arms may be stretched forward or turned backwards towards the feet. The chest can rest either on the knees or the knees can be spread to about the width the hips to allow the chest to go between the knees. Shoulders are relaxed over your knees. Stay in this position anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minutes according to your comfort level.

Do not practice this asana in diarrhea, pregnancy. Avoid this pose if you have knee injury or practice it under the supervision of an experienced teacher.