3 Alternatives for Childs Pose if its Uncomfortable or Hurts (Ex. Bad Knees) Yoga

Yoga child's pose (balasana) is considered a resting posture but sometimes hurts or feels uncomfortable for some bodies.
I made this video at the request of students who want some alternatives for traditional child's pose to help them relieve knee pain, neck/shoulder pain, hip pain and make room for larger bellies.
Here are 3 alternatives for making child's pose more comfortable and accessible if you have physical concerns like "bad knees" or are recovering from surgery or injury.
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[@fit4qoltrainer]

Thank you for this video! ❤

[@rosemaryrexford3730]

Thank you so much! I had always had issue with successfully completing child’s pose and it left me feeling silly since it’s a rest pose but knowing that the modification of doing it from a supine position is a valid modification is very helpful!!

[@aitordotco]

This was very good. Thank you so much.

[@alfredasmith9791]

Thank you I have arthritis in knees this was wonderful

[@joankennedy6664]

Thanks!

[@GivenToFly_PJ]

Thanks! I hate I can’t do this because my knee just doesn’t bend.