Balasana – child’s pose or shashankasana – moon

Balasana – child’s pose or shashankasana – moon

1. Balasana – Child’s Pose or Shashankasana –
Moon / Hare Pose
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2. Balasana – Child’s Pose or Shashankasana – Moon / Hare Pose
This is the child’s pose. You must start in the diamond pose or kneeling posture, with your
palms face down on your thighs. Relax and keep your spine and head straight as you breathe
comfortably. Exhale and bend down from the hips so that your head and arms are in line
with the trunk. Rest your forehead on the mat with your arms resting outstretched in front of
you, also resting on the mat. Take a few breaths here and clear your mind. Then inhale and
raise your arms, trunk and head back up and return to diamond pose.
PRECAUTION: Knee pain.

3. Balasana – Child’s Pose or Shashankasana – Moon / Hare Pose
BENEFITS: Stretches and strengthens the
back muscles and separates the individual
vertebrae from each other, releasing
pressure on the discs. Often nerve
connections emanating from the spinal cord
are squeezed by these discs. It also
regulates the functioning of the adrenal
glands. It tones the pelvic muscles and the
sciatic nerves. Relieve Constipation.