Another Way to Get Rid of Stress and Fatigue - Balasana 2(Child Pose 2)

Last post was about Bal Asana which is extremely useful for mental and physical relaxation. This variation of Bal Asana is more popular as this also gives a taste of forward bends without having to stretch the hamstring muscles.

This pose can be practiced after you come back tired from your office or other work so regain the energy and push out the stress. This can also be practiced after a yoga pose to rest as well as feel the effect of the earlier pose.
In this pose the torso lies on the top of the thighs and the total area occupied by the body is very less. The body balance and weight is with the gravity therefore it provides rest. The organs inside the abdomen are pressed which activates them.

How to Practice Balasana 2?

1. Sit in Vajrasana.


2. Place the hands near the heel.


3. With exhalation bend forward and make sure that the torso touches the top of the leg.


4. Try to ensure that the head touches the floor.


5. Loosen the hands and the shoulders and let them drop with the gravity.


6. Stay in this pose for 3 to 5 minutes to get full benefit.


7. Focus on the breathing. This will calm it and make it slower.


8. With exhalation come out of the pose slowly.


9. In case you find it difficult to touch the head to the floor place a blanket or pillow near the knees and place the head on it. If the knees hurt then sit on a folded blanket.

Note : Pregnant ladies and people with lower back pain should not attempt this pose.

Benefits of Bal Asana 2

1. Stress and Fatigue get released and body and mind attains rest and peaceful state.


2. Helps in insomnia


3. Helps in Neck pain condition.

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