Balasana
Balasana (Sanskrit: बालासन), Child's Pose,[1] or Child's Resting Pose, is an asana.
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[edit] Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words bala meaning "child" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".[2]
[edit] Description
In this pose, the body faces the floor in a fetal position. The knees and hips are bent with the shins on the floor. The chest can rest either on the knees or the knees can be spread to about the width of a yoga mat, allowing the chest to go between the knees. The head is stretched forward towards the ground - the forehead may touch the ground. The arms may be stretched forward in front of the head or backwards towards the feet.
[edit] Benefits
Balasana is a simple relaxation position in yoga. The pose can become active through breath. Many yoga instructors[who?] recommend using this pose if a rest is needed and allow students to substitute this pose for Downward Dog during a sun salutation.[citation needed]
[edit] Follow-up poses
Balasana is a counter pose for various poses and is usually practiced before and after Sirsasana/Headstand.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Yoga Journal - Child's Pose". http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/475. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD.. p. 18. ISBN 9788170412939. http://books.google.com/books?id=-zzRvh1fRzEC&pg=PA18. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
[edit] Further reading
- Iyengar, B. K. S. (1 October 2005). Illustrated Light On Yoga. HarperCollins. ISBN 9788172236069. http://books.google.com/books?id=pbx5AAAACAAJ. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (1 August 2003). Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha. Nesma Books India. ISBN 9788186336144. http://books.google.com/books?id=YpR1QgAACAAJ. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (January 2004). A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya. Nesma Books India. ISBN 9788185787084. http://books.google.com/books?id=eWOrAAAACAAJ. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
[edit] External links
- My Yoga Online Video and Step by Step Instruction
- Illusion Factory Video and instructions of modified Child Pose at pregnancy
- yogajournal.com Yoga Journal Photo and instructions
- about.com About Yoga Photo and instructions
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