Extended Child's Pose
Teacher:
David Procyshyn
Difficulty:
Beginner
Pose Position:
Sitting
Body Position:
Forward Bends
Body Part:
Back
Body Part:
Legs Pose Description:
In Sanskrit Utthita means extended and bala is a child. Extended Child's Pose is different from Child's Pose in that the knees are apart, allowing the rib cage to sink deeper, and the arms are extended forward to help lengthen the spine. This pose stretches the spine, hips, knees and relieves tension in the body.
Muscle Group - Lower Body:
Groin
Muscle Group - Lower Body:
Shins
Muscle Group - Lower Body:
Feet
Muscle Group - Upper Body:
Erector Spinae Minutes:
1
Seconds:
44secs
Sanskrit Name:
Utthita Balasana
