Article By: Megan Stremick
Pose: Childs Pose
There is a little child in everyone of us just screaming to get out but once released this child doesn’t say “let’s go on a roller coaster ride and eat cotton candy till we puke!”, this child whispers in a soft little voice “rest, relax, and just be”. This pose is reminiscent of when I was a little girl and my mom would let me stay up late to watch Bambi. I sat on the comfy shag carpet in a ball in front of the TV and felt so comfortable in my own little world—that is until my brother would push me over and tickle me until I cried, but it was oh so nice while it lasted.
Today, I routinely practice Childs Pose, and I don’t need to be watching Bambi to do it. I practice this pose as both a transition between a series of challenging asanas, or poses, and as a chance to take a rest and calm my thoughts. So let your inner child remind you to rest, relax, and just BE for a few moments out of everyday while you practice this pose.
Childs Pose Benefits:
Gently stretches the lower back, hips, and ankles
Relieves stress and tension
Childs Pose How To:
- Begin on your hands and knees, with the tops of your feet flat on your mat, knees out to a V and your big toes touching.
- Slowly lower your tailbone to your heels and your torso down between your thighs.
- Lengthen the neck and gently rest your forehead onto the mat.
- Place your arms on the mat by the sides of your torso, with your hands back by your feet, palms up.
- Stay here for at least three deep breaths if you are transitioning between poses or a few minutes if this is your only pose.
Childs Pose Caution:
Those with knee injuries should not attempt this pose unless properly supervised by a yoga teacher.
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