Childs Pose & Breathing
Level 1
What will this movement help with?
- Relaxing our body and mind
- Steadying our breathing
- Reflecting on the movements we’ve just done
- Thinking about what we might do next, whether it’s more movement or something else entirely
Muscles worked
- Full body relaxation
Pointers
We’re coming down to the floor for this one so you may want a mat, a towel or even a jumper to lie on
Instructions
On The Floor
Step 1
Kneel on the floor with your knees just wider than hip width apart (or a comfortable distance for you)
Step 2
Sit back onto your heels. Option one is to sit your bum on your heels, option two is to just hover above (wherever is most comfortable)
Step 3
Stretch both hands out in front of you. You don’t want to feel a stretch, just to find a position that feels good for you
Step 4
Rest your head on the ground
Step 5
Holding for 30 seconds, or longer if you want, take big, deep breaths in through your nose for a count of 3 seconds and then out through your mouth for a count of 3 seconds. Feel free to make as much noise with your breathing as you want
Step 6
If this isn’t a comfortable position for you, feel free to do the breathing movement in a sitting position of your choice.
