Fitness
Zero effort, tons of benefits.
You cant go wrong either way, but you might prefer one over another depending on your mood.
In short: Its all about chillaxing on the floor.
Theyre also a good starting point for beginners who are still developing theirflexibility and strength.
Heres everything to know about childs pose, the ultimate lazy-girl stretch.
- Sit your hips back onto your heels.
Fold forward over your thighs.
Reach your arms forward.
Slowly lower your forehead to the floor.
Spread your knees apart for a simpler stretch and to create more space for your abdomen and chest.
Add a yoga block to support your forehead.
Tuck your toes under and put a rolled-up blanket under your ankles for support.
While it may be passive, it has a lot going for it.
Most forward bendscalm the mind, but with this one, there is no muscular engagement, she says.
Because of that, you’re able to truly relax in this position.
After breathing into the pose, things should loosen up.
The forward fold also does wonders for your lower body.
All in all: The chill pose really does the most.
