Yoga Anatomy

Balasana

Child’s Pose

bah-LAHS-anna

bala = young, childish, not fully grown or developed

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Spinal extensors

Diaphragm Kidney

Hamstrings

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Tibialis anterior

Extensor digitorum longus

Peroneus tertius

Peroneus brevis

Classification

Symmetrical kneeling forward-bending pose