Child’s Pose
What It Does: stretch the ankles, thighs, hips and ankles as well the back torso
How To Do It:
- Find soft ground and get down on all fours
- Point your knees slightly out so your heels are touching (or almost touching)
- Slowly and carefully sit your butt on your heels
- If needed, spread your knees more to get closer to your heels
- If you still can’t touch your behind to your heels, don’t worry. With more repetition, your body will slowly loosen up
- Keep your palms flat on the ground as you reach your arms as far as you can in front of you
- When you think you have reached your limit, take in a deep breath and try inching each arm a little further as you exhale
- Hold for at least 45 seconds, relax, and repeat