Balasana (Child Pose)

Balasana (Child Pose)

Etymology and Origin of Balasana

Bālāsana is a Sanskrit word. Bala means Child in Sanskrit, Asana means Yoga. That is, Balasana is Child’s Pose. Actually, it is Child's Resting Pose, a Kneeling Asana as in Vajrasana.

Step by Step Instructions of Balasana

• Balasana is not at all a difficult Yoga. It is rather very easy to perform. But it has many benefits.

• It is normally practiced before and after Sirsasana, because it is a relaxing Asana.

• Sit in Vajrasana position on your knees; your hips are on your heels.

• Then gradually bend forward and keep your forehead on the ground.

• Spread your hands straight forward; your palms are on the ground.

• Your buttocks lie on your heels.

• Exhale completely when you bend your body forward on the ground.

• Continue to stay in this position as long as you can without inhaling.

• Then come back to your original position.

• Relax for a few seconds.

• Then repeat the process 4 to 5 times.

Benefits of Balasana

Anatomical Focus & Disease Control

• The Yoga helps elongate and strengthen your spine and cures back pain.

• It also smoothens your ankles, hips, navel and shoulders.

• It increases your digestive power.

• It helps relieve your fatigue which is very common in the 21^st century.

• It also helps your lungs to function smoothly, and hence your blood becomes purified.

• Your mind becomes calm and quiet if you practice Blasana for a continuous period.

• It also removes anxiety and stress.

• It helps blood circulation throughout your body.

• Your tendons, muscles, cartilage and ligaments in the knee area are stretched and vitalized.

Benefits for Girls and Women

• Your bust, hips, thighs and breasts will become smoothened.

• Your oxygen supply will be optimized.

• You will remain young and beautiful.

• This Asana helps to stretch and lengthen your spine so that your figure will become hugely attractive.

• Your navel fat will be reduced so that you will look younger.

Precautions

• People whose knees are weak should not forcefully do it.

• Pregnant women also must not practice it.

• If you are suffering from diarrhoea, stop doing it for the time period.

• Girls and women should not do it during their Menstrual Period.

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