How to do the child's pose stretch
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Instructions for child's pose:
Start from a kneeling position with your toes together and your knees hip-width apart.
Lower your torso, allowing your stomach to rest between your knees and placing your forehead on the floor.
Extend your arms forward with your palms against the floor and relax your shoulders toward the ground.
What does child's pose help with?
FlexibilityWhat areas does child's pose exercise?
Lower Back, Shoulders, Hips, Ankles, Shins, FeetHow is child's pose performed?
FloorWhen should you avoid child's pose?
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