Yoga pose · No equipment
Child's Pose
Child's Pose is a yoga pose for the back. All you need is a mat.
The animated figure highlights the muscles worked.
How to do it
- Knees wide, big toes together, sit back on your heels
- Arms long in front, forehead down
- Breathe slowly into your back
Coach’s tip
Come back here any time you need a break.
How much to do
What BindTrue’s yoga plans use, by experience:
- Beginner
- 2 × 45 s
- Some experience
- 2 × 60 s
- Experienced
- 3 × 60 s
Alternatives
Same job, different tools: swap in one of these when the equipment is busy or the movement doesn’t suit you.
Used in these programs
- Yoga Flow Flow & standing: 1 × 60 s · 3 days a week
- Stretch & Mobility Shoulders & back: 1 × 60 s · 3 days a week
Stop if you feel sharp or joint pain. New to training, or coming back from an injury? Start light and ask a qualified coach or physical therapist to check your form.