Child's Pose

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Starting Position
Begin on hands and knees with hands direcly below shoulders, palms flat, and knees directly below hips.

Action
Slowly extend arms out in front of you as your lower your buttocks towards your heels. Allow your head and arms to settle toward the mat, keeping shoulders pulled down away from your ears. Lengthen through the spine as you push your torso back.

Hold for 3 deep breaths. Relax, and then repeat 2-3 times.

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