Beginner · follow along
Child's Pose
Balasana
A soft place to rest and breathe, perfect any time you need a pause. Use a cushion under your hips or forehead if it helps.
3 gentle steps · about a minute
Step 1 of 3
Kneel down
Kneel with your big toes touching, then sit your hips back toward your heels.
Arrive with a slow breath.
Step 2 of 3
Open your knees
Separate your knees about hip-width to make room for your body.
Let the hips soften.
Step 3 of 3
Fold forward and rest
Fold your torso forward between your thighs, rest your forehead down, and let your arms reach forward or rest by your sides. Stay as long as you like.
Let every breath out be a little softer.
All steps complete 
Rest here as long as you like.
That is Child’s Pose, a calm reset you can return to any time. Here is Michelle in the full pose.
Good for: Gently stretches the back and hips and calms the nervous system.