child pose
Yoga's recovery shape
Child pose is a yoga position where you kneel, sit back on your heels, and fold forward with arms extended or resting alongside the body, forehead touching the floor.
It's a resting pose used between more demanding postures: Take child pose whenever you need a break.
The position resembles a child curled up or bowing.
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