What is child's pose?

Child's Pose
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Child's pose

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  1. Kneel on the floor, and sit back on your ankles. If it bothers your knees when you sit back, you can place a pillow or folded blanket between your ankles and your bottom.
  2. Lean forward, place your hands on the floor, and stretch your arms out in front of you. Rest your head between your arms.
  3. Gently push your chest toward the floor, reaching as far in front of you as you can.
  4. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
  5. Repeat 2 to 4 times.

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