Balasana – child pose

Balasana – child pose
This pose is excellent for calming anxiety and stress due to emotional causes. This exercise will also relieve menopause related anxiety and irritability. The exercise gently stretches the lower back and is one of the most effective exercises for relieving menstrual cramps and low back pain.

How to Do Child Pose - Balasana 1. Kneel, on the floor, with the feet together and thighs hip width distance apart. Allow your bottom to touch your heels.
2. Exhale as you bend bend at the back of the waist and allow your hips to sink down toward the floor. As you inhale, notice your belly expand against your thighs.
3. Bring your hands to your sides, palms facing up. Inhale and lengthen your neck (forhead on the mat or a cushion). Exhale and allow the weight of your shoulders to fall freely toward the floor.
4. As you breath notice your belly expand against your thighs. As you exhale, imagine your lower back, neck and shoulders letting go of all that no longer serves you. Stay in the pose for 30 seconds to a few minutes.

Twisted child pose