How to use your body to soothe your mind.

Calm Practice

Child’s Pose

This restorative pose allows our mind and body to rest.

Here are three (3) variations to try:

1. Start in a kneeling position with your big toes touching, your knees out wide, your arms extended forward and your forehead resting on the floor.
2. Start in kneeling position with your big toes touching, but with your knees together (and your arms extended forward and your forehead resting on the floor).
3. Start in a kneeling position with your big toes touching and your knees together, but with your arms draped alongside your body and your palms facing up.

Melt into this nourishing pose for 2 – 5 minutes, allowing your mind to rest and your thoughts to unravel.

*Try these supports or modifications to make child’s pose work for you and your body:

• Place a yoga bolster (or pillow) between your calves and glutes.
• Place a yoga bolster (or pillow) under your belly and chest.
• Place a yoga block or bolster (or pillow) under your forehead if the floor feels too far away.

Try Kristin McGee‘s 20-minute Yin Yoga class on the Peloton App to experience child’s pose with the guidance and inspiration of a top instructor. 

This is one of my favorite Yin Yoga classes on the Peloton App. In addition, to the poses and flow, I love hearing Kristin’s words of wisdom and advice about life’s journey throughout this class.

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Ballagh, R. (2024). Childs Pose. 101 Ways to Find Calm: How to Use Your Body to Soothe Your Mind. P. 48-49.