Supported Child's Pose

Sanskrit: Balasana Supported
Difficulty: Beginner
Category: Restorative

Benefits

Deeply restorative rest pose. Calms the nervous system completely.

Steps

  1. Child's Pose with a bolster under chest
  2. Forehead rests on blanket
  3. Arms alongside body or wrapped around bolster
  4. Deep relaxation
  5. Hold 5–15 minutes

Tips

The bolster takes all stress off the back.

FAQ

How is this different from regular Child's Pose?
Supported version uses props to eliminate all stretching sensation and focus purely on relaxation.

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