Appears in642 Workouts*
Child Pose
A soothing recovery stretch designed to release tension in the lower back, hips, and shoulders. Gently lengthen your spine and find calm with this essential restorative yoga pose.
Instructions
Setup
Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position on a yoga mat. Keeping your big toes touching, widen your knees until they are about shoulder-width apart.
Movement
As you exhale, slowly sit your hips back toward your heels.
Extend your arms forward, reaching your fingertips toward the top of the mat while keeping your palms grounded.
Gently lay your chest and forehead down onto the mat, allowing your spine to lengthen.
Relax your shoulders, soften your neck, and hold this position while focusing on deep, rhythmic belly breathing.