Balasana (wide legs)

Wide-Legged Child’s Pose

Wide-Legged Child’s Pose is a kneeling fold with space between the thighs for the torso.

Type: Restorative
Focus: Restorative
Foundational · 2/10

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How to do this pose

  1. Kneel on padding and separate knees a comfortable distance.
  2. Move hips toward heels and fold onto a bolster, supporting the forehead.
  3. Press through hands to rise before bringing knees together.

Before you begin

Avoid painful kneeling or hip pinching; keep the abdomen uncompressed.

What you should feel

Easy breathing and gentle hip opening without knee pressure.

Benefits

Offers a supported back-body stretch and rest.

Common mistakes

Spreading knees too wide or forcing hips onto heels.

Modifications

Place support behind the knees and beneath the torso, or use a chair fold.

Prep Poses

Neutral tabletop

Follow-Up Poses

Easy Seated; neutral tabletop

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Place support behind the knees and beneath the torso, or use a chair fold.