Child Pose
Execution Guide
- Kneel on the floor with your toes together and knees apart.
- Sit back onto your heels.
- Fold forward, extending your arms in front of you on the mat.
- Rest your forehead on the floor.
- Breathe deeply and hold for 30-60 seconds.
Range of Motion
Kneeling upright to fully folded forward with arms extended.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Not sitting back far enough onto the heels
- ×Tensing the shoulders instead of relaxing them
- ×Holding the breath
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest intervalNone
Goal
Rest and stretch the lower back, hips, and shoulders
Difficulty
Beginner
Burn (10m)
5-10
Equipment
Exercise Mat
Anatomy
Primary
Lower BackHips
Secondary
ShouldersAnkles