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Balasana or Child Pose for Stress and Anxiety

Balasana or Child Pose Balasana or Child Pose Step 1 Balasana or Child Pose Step 2 In Sanskrit Bal means ‘Child’ and Asana means ‘Pose’. In this asana, we have to rest like a child. So, it is named as Child Pose or Balasana. This pose stretches hips, thighs and legs. It calms the mind and relieves stress and tension. It is also called as Garbhasana or Shashankasana as the body faces the floor in foetal position. Balasana or Child Pose is a resting pose. It is a forward bending pose. It can be sequenced between more challenging asanas. Benefits of Balasana or Child Pose ·          It stretches gently lower back, hips, thighs, knees and ankles. ·          It relaxes spine, shoulders and neck. ·          It increases blood circulation to our head which may soothe headaches. ·          It stimulates digestion and elimination. ·          It helps ease neck and back pain. ·          It is a great pose to ease anxiety and stress. ·          It is excellen