The magic of child’s pose is in its simplicity.

Here, yoga instructors reveal child’s pose modifications to make the move more accessible.

No matter how hard I press, my butt kind of just hovers above my heels.

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And all that pushing diminishes the bliss.

Thankfully, childs pose modifications exist to make the move more accessible.

Another way childs pose can benefit the body?

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It canhelp quell period pain.

Positioning your body in this manner is an intentional call for rest, reflection, and relaxation.

Isnt it so much cooler if you might just pay attention to what feels good and what doesnt?

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With time and practice, youll be able to sit further back.

Finding the ability to sit back deeply into childs pose measures the progress of everything else youve accomplished.

This is why a common adjustment is to traction the hips back, says Cooke.

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My hips didnt used to sit as far back as they do now.

As such, there are childs pose variations to make the pose more accessible for all.

TheManduka enlightTM rectangular bolster($78) works well for this.

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If youre pregnant or have difficulty folding forward

Childs pose is typically performed with kneed hip-width apart.

If youre pregnant or have difficulty folding forward, adopting a wide-legged child pose is advisable, Kumar says.

Alternatively, you’ve got the option to place a foam block beneath where your forehead will land.

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We like theBala Balance Blocks, $49, andManduka unBLOK Recycled Foam Yoga Block, $26.)

Breathe in and out in the pranayama technique (i.e.

measured breaths solely through your nose), holding the pose for 10 or more inhalations.

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Theres a difference between uncomfortable and painful.

If its painful, switch it up.

And just like that, yoga just gotevenmore relaxing.

Heres to embracing an imperfectly perfect childs pose.

FAQ

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Why is childs pose so comforting?

Youre not alone if youve noticed childs pose offers the ultimate relaxation.

This is because it helps calm your mind, which aids in reducing anxiety and fatigue.

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