Child Pose Yoga: Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Tension And Fatigue

By Patricia | February 10, 2009

Child Pose and Its Benefits

The Child Pose or Balasana is an excellent yoga asana or pose that is incorporated into the practice of almost every discipline of yoga. It is a relaxation pose that is extremely easy to learn and practice. It is one of the resting poses, which is why it is so useful as it is often used before or after the tougher and more rigorous poses. It is particularly useful after performing some of the inverted poses or asansa like the Head Stand or Sirshasana. This is because it helps to restore normalcy to your body’s circulation after performing the pose. Performing this pose is also beneficial for strengthening and toning the muscles in certain areas like the hips, ankles and thighs in particular. The Child Pose serves as gentle stretching exercise for these muscle groups.

One of the key aspects of the Child Pose is its calming effect, which is why it is one of the relaxation poses. It is a great aid to relieving stress, anxiety, tension and fatigue. It is extremely calming and can give help clear your mind of needless worry and disturbing thoughts. It therefore helps to you to focus. The Child Pose is infected recognized as a therapeutic aid to combating stress and other stress related disorders like panic attacks or anxiety attacks.

In addition to these benefits, the Child Pose also helps provide relief from certain types of back and neck pain. If suffering from any type of back and neck pain or injuries to the areas make sure that you consult with your doctor before taking up any yoga practice. Also seek guidance from a trained and qualified yoga instructor as the pose may need to be modified or you may need props to support the head and torso. An experienced yoga trainer will be able to guide and assist you with the usage of props. The Child Pose is also an excellent choice for pregnant women, but only during the first trimester. It will help to stay healthy and keep you active.

Keep in mind that the Child Pose should not be attempted whilst suffering from any of the following conditions:
• Diarrhea
• Knee Injuries – If you practice under the guidance of an experienced trainer he may be able to guide you and help you perform the pose with some modifications. Never attempt it unsupervised.

In case you find sitting on the heels problematic you can use a thick folded blanket between the thighs and calves.