子どものポーズ
Balasana
bah-LAH-sah-nah
背中をやさしくストレッチし心を落ち着かせる休息のポーズです。
やり方 子どものポーズ
- 足の親指を合わせて膝立ちになる
- かかとの上に座る
- 前に倒れ額をマットにつける
- 腕を前に伸ばすか体の横に添える
- 腰に深い呼吸を送り込む
Benefits
- Gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles
- Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and fatigue
- Releases tension in the back, shoulders, and neck
- Encourages deep, diaphragmatic breathing
- Provides a safe resting position during active practice
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Place a bolster or pillow under your torso for a more supported, restorative hold
- Put a folded blanket between your thighs and calves if your knees are sensitive
- Rest your forehead on stacked fists or a block if it does not comfortably reach the floor
Cautions
- Avoid if you have a knee injury that prevents deep flexion
- Use caution with ankle injuries; place a rolled towel under the ankles
- Not recommended during pregnancy in the narrow-knee version; use wide knees instead