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Balasana

Child Pose

"I relax from outer involvement into my inner haven of peace."

Baa-laa-sa-na Bala = child

Instructions

From vajrasana, release your hands to your sides and inhale, lengthening your spine, On the exhalation, bend forward from the hips, leading with chest and chin while keeping your spine straight. Come all the way down, forehead to the floor, arms on the floor alongside your body, palms facing up.

Relax your body completely, and feel the breath opening your back and shoulders. Breathe smoothly and naturally as you hold the pose. Mentally affirm, "I relax from outer involvement into my inner haven of peace."

To exit, inhale and bring your torso slowly upright once again, into vajrasana.