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Side view of someone in Bālāsana, or Child's Pose.

Bālāsana (Sanskrit: बालासन), Child's Pose,[1] or Child's Resting Pose is an asana. Balasana is a counter asana for various asanas and is usually practiced before and after Sirsasana.[2]

Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words bala meaning "child" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".[3]

Description

In this asana, 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.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Yoga Journal - Child's Pose". Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "4 Counter Poses to Do Before and After Headstand". Virginia is for Yoga Lovers. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. ^ Sinha, S.C. (1 June 1996). Dictionary of Philosophy. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-7041-293-9. Retrieved 9 April 2011.

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