Child's Pose, or Balasana, is a classic, a yoga staple that brings us back to the very essence of the practice: connection. Imagine yourself curled up, forehead on the floor, in a moment of returning to your roots.
On your knees, sit back on your heels. Your knees can be together or slightly apart, depending on what feels most comfortable for your body. Inhale deeply, and as you exhale, bend forward, extending your arms in front of you on the mat, palms facing the floor. Allow your chest to gently lower between your thighs or onto your thighs, depending on how far apart your knees are.
With your forehead touching the floor, your arms are at your sides, palms facing the sky. Your alignment should be natural, with no tension in your neck or shoulders. Allow your back to relax completely, as if each vertebra is saying "thank you" and coming to rest.
Take a deep breath, feeling your back expand with air. And as you exhale, imagine yourself sinking deeper into the ground. Let this breathing rhythm guide you through the experience, bringing you calm and serenity.
There is a variation where the arms are not alongside the body but on the contrary stretched out in front of you, palms facing the ground.
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