Child Pose

Execution Guide

  1. Kneel on the floor with your toes together and knees apart.
  2. Sit back onto your heels.
  3. Fold forward, extending your arms in front of you on the mat.
  4. Rest your forehead on the floor.
  5. 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