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Child's Pose

Mobility Core

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Kneel on the floor, sit your hips back toward your heels, and extend your arms forward with your forehead resting on the floor. Breathe and let your back and hips release.

Option. Widen your knees or rest your arms by your sides for a gentler stretch.

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  1. 1

    Start on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips.

  2. 2

    Sit your hips back toward your heels while keeping your arms extended forward.

  3. 3

    Rest your forehead on the floor and let your shoulders relax.

  4. 4

    Breathe deeply and hold for the desired time.

  5. 5

    To release, walk your hands back and return to all fours.

Child's Pose

  • Stretches your lower back, hips and shoulders
  • Calms the nervous system and resets your breath
  • Perfect cool-down or recovery pose after core work

Child's Pose

Core

Move type

Mobility

Targets

Lower back Spinal mobility

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