child / garbhasana

Child calms the body, mind and sprit and stimulates the third eye point. Child pose gently streaches the low back, massages and tones the abdominal organs, and stimulates digestion and elimination.

From table pose, exhale and lower the hips to the heels and forehead to the floor.

The arms can be overhead with the palms on the floor, the palms or fists can be stacked under the forehead or the arms can be along side the body with the palms up.

Breathe slowly and deeply, actively pressing the belly against the thighs on the inhale.

Breathe and hold for 4-12 breaths.

To release: place the palms under the shoulders and slowly inhale up to a seated position.

Open the knees wider to slide the arms between the legs reaching under the body.

Recent or chronic injury to the knees.

table, cobra, seated yoga mudra, puppy dog, dog, cat .

Ahimsa, the yogic practice of non violence must be adhered to when engaging in the practice of hatha yoga. Respect your body's limitations and inner wisdom, if something feels wrong or dangerous, please do not do it.

Please consult your health care practitioner before starting a yoga, pranayama or other exercise program.