Yoga: Child’s pose

BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Yoga: Child’s pose

Muscle map

Yoga: Child’s pose

Starting position

4

How to perform it

Move into the pose progressively and distribute pressure through the supporting points. Keep breathing smoothly and adjust the range so the position remains controlled and comfortable. If the position is held for time, keep breathing and avoid accumulating unnecessary tension.

Muscles worked

full body

Tips

The goal is better control and mobility, not maximum range in a single session. Keep the intensity comfortable around the whole body and reduce the range if you feel tingling, sharp pain or unpleasant joint pressure.