Child / Balasana
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Bala = “child.” Begin in Jalapada. Bend forward and rest your forehead on the ground. Reach back and grasp your heels. Reach back and hold your ankles or heels for a nice stretch.

Variation 1

Lay your arms on the ground forward, palms down.

Variation 2

Interlace your fingers with hands at the small of the back, and turn your head to one side.

Variation 3

Raise the interlaced hands high, and ground your chin.

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