<div><p>Child's pose is one of the foundation poses in yoga. Done well,<strong> it is a soothing position that can release stress by soothing the sympathetic nervous system.</strong></p><p>If you're feeling tired, restless and stressed-out, practicing child's pose can help you to regain peace and balance within your body. These simple modifications make practicing child's pose easy for everyone!</p><p>Special thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bbrydenwilson/?fref=ts">Brittany Bryden</a>, Yoga Instructor for these great tips and to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PureYogaOttawa/">Pure Yoga Ottawa </a>for the use of their gorgeous studio!</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_08_00-Still049.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_08_00-Still049_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_08_00-Still049_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_08_00-Still049_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>Wide Leg</h3><p>(A great option for pregnant women)</p><ul><li>Begin on all fours</li><li>Touch big toes together</li><li>Separate the knees as wide as you rmat</li><li>Gently lean forward</li><li>Stretch your arms in front of you and rest your head on the mat</li></ul><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_23_03-Still051.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_23_03-Still051_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_23_03-Still051_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_23_03-Still051_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><h3>Mat Rolled Up</h3><p>(For sensitive joints)</p><ul><li>Roll the bottom of your mat to form a cushion</li><li>Rest your knees on the roll </li><li>Stretch your arms in front and lower your stomach to your thighs</li></ul><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_37_09-Still053.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_37_09-Still053_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_37_09-Still053_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_37_09-Still053_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>Towel Behind Knees</h3><p>(Alleviates tingling, pain and cramps)</p><ul><li>Begin on all fours</li><li>Place a rolled towel behind your knees</li><li>Stretch your arms in front and lower your stomach to your thighs</li></ul><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_51_06-Still055.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_51_06-Still055_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_51_06-Still055_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_51_06-Still055_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><h3>Block Under Forehead</h3><p>(Eases trouble breathing or discomfort)</p><ul><li>Begin on all fours</li><li>Place a block on the mat in front of you</li><li>Extend your arms and lower your stomach to your thighs</li><li>Rest your head on the block</li></ul><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><div><div><amp-youtube height="9" width="16" layout="responsive" data-videoid="aZ2fBc0flw8"></amp-youtube></div></div></div></div>