Balasana: The right way to practice Balasana, know the health benefits and precautions of Child's Pose.

To improve physical and mental health, a good lifestyle, nutritious food as well as physical activity are necessary. Yoga can be practiced for physical activity. This activates both internal and external activities of the body. Many different types of yoga asanas provide different health benefits to the body. Balasana is one of the many asanas, the practice of which can provide many health benefits. The meaning of Balasana is clear from the name itself, the posture of sitting in a child's posture.

In this asana, the posture of the yogi is like that of a child in the mother's womb. Balasana i.e. Child Pose done after Shirshasana can be very beneficial. Here the correct way of practicing Balasana is being explained. Also, know about the benefits of Balasana and the precautions to be taken while practicing it.

Benefits of Balasana
Balasana brings back the lost energy of the body and gives peace to the mind.
By practicing this asana, the body feels relaxed and refreshed.
Practicing this asana provides relief to the spine or spinal column.
Balasana relaxes the muscles in the body and provides relief from back pain, especially waist, neck, and shoulder pain.
Practicing Balasana stretches the knee and provides relief.
This asana keeps the mind calm and can provide relief from stress and mild depression.

The correct way to practice Balasana
Step 1- To practice Balasana, sit on the mat with your knees bent and touch both the ankles and heels together.
Step 2- Now inhale and raise both hands straight above the head. Note that the palms do not have to be joined together.
Step 3- Then exhale and bend forward. Keep in mind that you have to bend from the hip joints and not from the waist.

Step 4- Lean forward until the palms rest on the ground.
Step 5- Now keep the head on the ground. You are in Balasana posture.
Step 6- In this posture, relax the body take a long breath, and do not exhale.
Step 7- Join the fingers of both hands together tightly. You can take support by placing your head between them.
Step 8- Now keep the head gently between both palms and breathe normally.
Step 9- You can remain in Balasana posture for 30 seconds to five minutes.

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