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.
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