Child's Pose

Also known as Balasana

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Bālāsana (बालासन, “child’s posture”) is a Sanskrit word referring to a type of posture (āsana) used in Yoga. It is composed of the words bāla (child)..., Bālāsana (बालासन, “child’s posture”) is a Sanskrit word referring to a type of posture (āsana) used in Yoga. It is composed of the words bāla (child) and āsana (posture).

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Commons category: Bālāsana
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thumb|upright=1.25|Balasana or Child Pose

Bālāsana () or Child Pose, is a kneeling asana in modern yoga as exercise. Balasana is a counter asana for various asanas and is usually practiced before and after Sirsasana.

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