Child's pose and Back bend

Watch the video below and follow the basic steps to guide you through Child’s pose with a mild Back bend:

Video description: This video demonstrates the yoga pose Child’s Pose and Back Bend.

Basic instructions

Child's Pose

Starting Position

On the exhale breathe:

1. Start on your knees.
2. Ensure your knees are wide apart
3. Your toes are pointed together.
4. Lean forward.
5. Sit back towards your heels.
6. Outstretch your arms.

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Image description: Starting position – Child’s pose

Mild back bend

On the inhale breath:

7. Come up onto your knees.
8. Stand on your knees and open your arms at your chest.
9. Mild back bend – lift your chest, gentle on your lower back.

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Image description: Mild back bend

On the exhale breath:

10. Drop your bottom towards your heels.
11. Stretch the rest of your body down and fold forward into Child’s pose.

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Image description: Child’s pose