Pose of the week is

Adho Mukha Virasana / Child's pose

We first introduced child's pose in a variation using one flat bolster. Here we profile the pose with two bolsters: a round bolster under the trunk plus an atlas bolster behind the knees. Child's pose gently stretches the spine, thighs, hips, and ankles. Adding a second bolster makes this pose even more accessible for all beings. 

• The round bolster provides more height under the trunk than the flat bolster.
• The atlas between the heels and the buttocks provides support to allow the knees to stay more open.
• This version gives double the comfort with two bolsters and may allow you to stay in the pose longer. 

 

This is a restorative version of child's pose. Adho Mukha Virasana with the arms stretched out can be forward extension. There are sooooooo many ways to stretch like a child. And there is no wrong way to do it. 

Other poses that go with Adho Mukha Virasana are: Supta Virasana / Reclined Hero's pose and Virasana / Hero's pose. To stretch out the legs try Adho Mukha Svanasana /downward facing dog. All links are to our Pose of the Week series.

 

This Pose of the Week features Joseph Tolbert Jr. demonstrating for Inner Space Yoga.  We want to inspire people to practice yoga by showing real people using our products. We also want to inspire people by sharing real people demonstrating yoga philosophies in daily life. Read more about our collaboration with Joe T here.