All exercisesYoga·Back 
Child's Pose (Balasana)
BackShouldersHips
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At a glance
- Equipment
- Yoga mat
- Suggested hold
- Hold 5–10 breaths
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Common mistakes
You hover the hips above the heels with gripped thighs instead of letting them settle.
You force the forehead to the mat when it does not reach, straining the neck.
You take shallow chest breaths that keep the body from actually releasing.
What to focus on
Send the breath into the back ribs and feel them expand against the resting position.
Let each exhale sink the hips a little heavier toward the heels.
Place a cushion under the hips or forehead if there is a gap — supported release beats an unsupported strain.
