Yoga Posture Child’s pose (Shashankasana)
This asana stretches the spine from end to end.
The posture is relaxing, refreshing, calming and cooling, so you may
hold it as long as you like.
Breathing:
Inhale – while raising the arms above the head
Exhale – while bending forward
Breathe evenly while relaxing in the pose.
1) The Child’s pose
Step by step method:
1. Sit in Vajrasana, placing the palms on the thighs above the knees.
2. Keep your spine and head straight.
3. Raise your arms above the head and then bend the trunk forward, keeping your arms and head straight, in
line with the trunk.
4. Rest your forehead on the floor in front of your knees, and your arms alongside the legs, with the palms up.
Note:
If you are not able to rest your forehead on the floor, support your head with your hands.
Benefits:
1. It stretches the back muscles.
2. It separates the individual vertebrae from each other.
3. It tones the pelvic muscles.
4. It regulates the functioning of the adrenal glands.