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← Back to Asana GalleryBeginner Pose • Restorative

Balasana

Child's Pose

Balasana

Anatomical & Alignment Focus

Focus: Parasympathetic Activation & Lumbar Release

Benefits: Gently stretches hips, thighs, and ankles; calms nervous system.

Traditional Alignment Cues

  • 1Bring big toes to touch, separating knees to chest width.
  • 2Sink hips back towards heels, stretching arms forward on mat.
  • 3Rest forehead flat on floor, breathing deeply into back body.