How to do the child's pose stretch

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?

Flexibility

What areas does child's pose exercise?

Lower Back, Shoulders, Hips, Ankles, Shins, Feet

How is child's pose performed?

Floor

When should you avoid child's pose?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy

Other stretches to explore:

Elbow Pike
Strength

Elbow Pike

Start in a plank position with your elbows under y...

Good For:
One Arm Hug
Flexibility

One Arm Hug

Standing with your feet hip-width apart, use your ...

Good For:
Bridge
Strength

Bridge

Start lying on your back with your knees bent and ...

Good For:
Hero Pose
Flexibility

Hero Pose

Start from a kneeling position with your knees and...

Good For:
Front Split
Flexibility

Front Split

Start from a kneeling position with an upright tor...

Good For:
Dead Bug
Strength

Dead Bug

Start lying flat on your back with your legs strai...

Good For:
Back Leg Raise
Strength

Back Leg Raise

Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart...

Good For:
Toe Touch
Flexibility

Toe Touch

Start from a standing position with your feet hip-...

Good For:
Rag Doll
Flexibility

Rag Doll

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes facing ...

Good For:
Reverse Butterfly
Flexibility

Reverse Butterfly

Start by lying flat on your back, with your knees ...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include child's pose: