04/02/2026
“Be the Happy Child - Yoga for Relaxation"
Much has been said about relaxation, mind calmness, and finding inner peace. Yoga, the ancient practice that has impacted lives for centuries, has taken an even stronger presence in the 21st century.
But did you know yoga is not just about poses or asanas for flexibility, toning, or blood circulation? It’s also about relaxation, and it nourishes the body, mind, breath, and soul.
From breathwork (pranayama), which sends oxygen to the mind for calmness, to relaxing poses that help destress, yoga gives the body and mind a chance to simply be.
Among relaxing poses, Happy Child Pose (Ananda Balasana) stands out. It gently opens the hips, stretches the lower back, and releases tension in the groin and inner thighs.
Its grounded, fetal-like position naturally calms the nervous system, encourages deep breathing, and promotes a sense of safety and ease, making it an ideal pause for body, mind, and soul.
Caution: Avoid or modify if you have knee, hip, or lower back injuries.
Have you tried Happy Child Pose?
Or any other yoga relaxing poses?
