{"id":163758,"date":"2022-10-15T11:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-15T06:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=163758"},"modified":"2025-12-22T07:25:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T07:25:10","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-balasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-balasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Balasana (Child&#8217;s Pose) and How to Do it By Dr. Ankit Sankhe"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2687fc6c39\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2687fc6c39\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-balasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-balasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#What_is_Balasana\" >What is Balasana?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-balasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#How_to_Do_It\" >How to Do It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-balasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Do_You_Know\" >Do You Know?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-balasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Benefits_of_Balasana\" >Benefits of Balasana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-balasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Risks_of_Exercise\" >Risks of Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-balasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-balasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-balasana-and-how-to-do-it\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asanas and Pranayama assist individuals in connecting their mind and body. Yoga promotes circulation and muscle tone while lowering blood pressure and heart rate. Practising yoga might help regulate\u202fstress levels and reduce tension before exams. Yoga is a practical discipline that combines a wide range of practices to promote a state of both physical and mental health. It involves practising meditation, controlling breathing with a range of breathing techniques, and engaging in various physical postures and exercises where the emphasis is more on engaging particular muscle groups.<sup> <\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Balasana is a simple relaxation pose. Balasana is meant to calm the mind when the breath is regulated correctly.<sup> <\/sup>Child\u2019s Pose or Balasana is an easy posture that helps relax the body, which we can do easily<a href=\"https:\/\/www.njppp.com\/fulltext\/28-1502452526.pdf\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Balasana\"><\/span><strong>What is Balasana?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Balasana is also termed as a Child\u2019s Pose or Resting pose. In Sanskrit, \u201cBala\u201d means a \u201cKid\u201d who is not entirely grown or matured. Balasana resembles a kid on the ground asking for a toy. In balasana, muscles such as spinal extensors, gluteus medius, and hamstrings may elongate and work simultaneously<a href=\"https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>. Let\u2019s see how balasana is performed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Do_It\"><\/span><strong>How to Do It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We must use the proper techniques to get the most health benefits from the child pose. The balasana steps may be done while sitting on the ground as it is a \u2018sitting posture\u2019. The steps are as follows:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>At first, kneel on the ground. Take a deep breath, spread your knees as wide as your hips, and try to touch your toes together. Then slowly bend your head between your thighs as you exhale. Your shoulders must lie on your hips<a href=\"https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you find any difficulty while kneeling the head on the ground, then you may use a prop such as a block or a bolster. Your knees might widen while doing these steps. If the head barely reaches the ground, support may be provided by a prop positioned under the head. The chest may rest gently on the thigh. You may feel stretch in your hips and shoulders<a href=\"https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To maintain a straight back and minimise injury, placing a blanket over the heels and under the sitting bones may be helpful. While doing balasana, you may feel\u202fstiffness in your hip joints. It might be because the body might be pulled down by gravity rather than by the muscles<a href=\"https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><div id=\"sfa_container_163758\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_163758\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Know\"><\/span><strong>Do You Know?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a sense of relaxation that surrounds the innocence of childhood. So, this pose may be known as Child\u2019s pose. However, some great sayings and fun facts regarding balasana\u202fare:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThis is one of the paradoxes of yoga philosophy,\u201d says Alanna Kaivalya, author of Myths of the Asanas. When asked to elaborate, she said \u201cFirstly, we need to remember our divine nature, and when we are set up in it, we need to forget it again to stay active in the world\u201d. This balance might be seen in the child\u2019s pose.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The myth regarding balasana tells us that Krishna, who is a form of\u202fVishnu\u202f(Vishnu is the god of preservation and one of the three primary Hindu gods), showed the actions of a kid who was unaware of his power\u202fas a youngster, a playful forgetfulness known as Lila, which is when\u202fa person is rooted in his or her own divinity, he or she may forget it in a way that brings about lightness. This may show that simplicity of child is used as an analogy to describe a sense of relaxation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Balasana\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Balasana<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the benefits of Balasana are as follows:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Benefits of Balasana for Chest Pain and Lungs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chest-discomfort-375x220.webp\" alt=\"chest discomfort\" class=\"wp-image-250958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chest-discomfort-375x220.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chest-discomfort-1024x600.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chest-discomfort-768x450.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chest-discomfort-1536x900.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chest-discomfort-2048x1200.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chest-discomfort-480x281.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chest-discomfort-819x480.webp 819w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chest-discomfort-150x88.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to study<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mahratta.org\/CurrIssue\/2022_Mar\/7.%20The%20Immediate%20Effect%20of%20Yogasana%20On%20Oxygen%20Saturation%20Levels%20in%20Young%20Adults-Rutuja%20Taru%20,%20Rasika%20Kaluskar%20D.pdf\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>, in Balasana, Marjasana and Setu Bandhasana postures, the oxygen concentration in blood was calculated, among which \u2018balasana\u2019 was most beneficial.<sup> <\/sup>It may be helpful in treating chest pain\u202fand neck pain. Balasana is a relaxed position to enable focus on breathing, which might be a perfect remedy for breathing problems. A deeper inhalation is possible with greater movement in the rib cage and the back of the abdomen.<sup> <\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Benefits of Balasana for Lower Back Muscles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lower-back-375x250.webp\" alt=\"lower back\" class=\"wp-image-250963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lower-back-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lower-back-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lower-back-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lower-back-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lower-back-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lower-back-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lower-back-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lower-back-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/lower-back-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the work-from-home schedule, we have to sit for long hours to complete the work, which may cause back pain, and we tend to get sick earlier than usual, for which the balasana yoga pose is a practical exercise. In addition, the spinal, back and hip muscles may lengthen and contract simultaneously while doing balasana, which relieves the body fatigue<a href=\"https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Benefits of Balasana for the Heart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05100023\/Could-Improve-Heart-Health-375x229.webp\" alt=\"heart\" class=\"wp-image-214728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05100023\/Could-Improve-Heart-Health-375x229.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05100023\/Could-Improve-Heart-Health-480x293.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05100023\/Could-Improve-Heart-Health-150x91.webp 150w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05100023\/Could-Improve-Heart-Health.webp 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to a study<a href=\"https:\/\/www.njppp.com\/fulltext\/28-1502452526.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a>, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure, are all considerably lowered.<sup> <\/sup>Kindly consult a doctor as heart conditions are serious and must be properly diagnosed and treated.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Benefits of Balasana for Stomach Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/stomach-pain-375x255.webp\" alt=\"stomach pain\" class=\"wp-image-257075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/stomach-pain-375x255.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/stomach-pain-1024x696.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/stomach-pain-768x522.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/stomach-pain-1536x1044.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/stomach-pain-2048x1392.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/stomach-pain-480x326.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/stomach-pain-706x480.webp 706w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/stomach-pain-150x102.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In balasana, upper and lower abdominal portions extend along with lower back muscles, which may benefit patients with stomach pain and lower back pain<a href=\"https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.<strong> <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Regularly practising balasana might improve digestive health. This is because while performing balasana, internal abdominal organs experience pressure. Additionally, it might also help with acidity<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/top-10-health-benefits-of-balasana-child-pose\/\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-rajeev-singh-70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Benefits of Balasana for Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/diabetes-375x250.webp\" alt=\"diabetes\" class=\"wp-image-261656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/diabetes-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/diabetes-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/diabetes-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/diabetes-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/diabetes-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/diabetes-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/diabetes-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/diabetes-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/diabetes-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the primary causes of diabetes is stress. It stimulates the body\u2019s release of glucagon (a hormone responsible for boosting blood glucose levels). Yoga poses like balasana\u202falong with a few minutes of regular meditation may help relieve stress and protect the body from its harmful effects, reducing the quantity of glucagon and improving insulin (a hormone which balances blood glucose\/sugar level in the body) activity<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/313960552_Switch_Over_to_Alternative_Therapy_for_Diabetes_Mellitus_-A_Life_Style_Disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a>.<sup> <\/sup>Kindly consult the doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Benefits of Balasana for Fatigue and Stress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fatigue-375x250.webp\" alt=\"fatigue\" class=\"wp-image-255368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fatigue-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fatigue-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fatigue-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fatigue-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fatigue-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fatigue-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fatigue-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fatigue-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fatigue-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Balasana or resting pose has therapeutic benefits for anxiety, stress, depression, sleeping difficulties and fatigue. This asana may activate the limbic system which helps the body respond to intense emotions such as fear and anger by activating the fight or flight response.\u202fIt may induce relaxation and relieve tension. It increases blood circulation to the head<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mahratta.org\/CurrIssue\/2022_Mar\/7.%20The%20Immediate%20Effect%20of%20Yogasana%20On%20Oxygen%20Saturation%20Levels%20in%20Young%20Adults-Rutuja%20Taru%20,%20Rasika%20Kaluskar%20D.pdf\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Practising balasana can give you awareness about mental, emotional, and physical states and bring you solace. It positively affects the whole body, mind, and soul, making you feel rejuvenated and relaxed<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/top-10-health-benefits-of-balasana-child-pose\/\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-siddharth-gupta-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Other Benefits of Child\u2019s Pose or Balasana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/central-nervous-system-375x250.webp\" alt=\"central nervous system\" class=\"wp-image-258232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/central-nervous-system-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/central-nervous-system-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/central-nervous-system-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/central-nervous-system-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/central-nervous-system-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/central-nervous-system-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/central-nervous-system-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/central-nervous-system-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/central-nervous-system-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It may help broaden the shoulders.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may help calm the body, mind and central nervous system.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may help improve blood circulation in entire body<a href=\"https:\/\/www.njppp.com\/fulltext\/28-1502452526.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a><sup>,<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5786150\/pdf\/10-1055-s-0037-1601415.pdf\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga practice may help develop the mind and body; however, it is still not an alternative to modern medicine. You must not rely on yoga alone to treat any condition. Please consult a qualified doctor who will be able to assess your condition correctly and advise accordingly. Moreover, it is necessary to practice and learn yoga under the supervision of a trained yoga teacher to avoid any injuries.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-savasana-and-how-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em> Benefits of Savasana (Corpse Pose) and How to Do it By Dr. Ankit Sankhe<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Exercise\"><\/span><strong>Risks of Exercise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Balasana pose may be risky in patients with hypertension and pregnant women. Kindly consult a doctor in those conditions.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pose might constrict breathing and cause a feeling of suffocation in a person new to the posture<a href=\"https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For patients with high blood pressure, don\u2019t lower the head on the ground for much longer than comfortable. Instead, you can use yoga block or bolsters<a href=\"https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients having slipped disc, knee injuries and severe spondylitis should consult a physician while performing the resting pose.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the guidance of a qualified and experienced yoga teacher, we can access and analyse the risk factors and continue to practise the balasana with precautions.<strong>\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-mandukasana-and-how-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefits of Mandukasana (Frog Pose) and How to Do it By Dr. Himani Bisht<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key aim of balasana asana is to regulate our breath consistently that it becomes therapeutic to the body. While performing the balasana, the head should be lowered to the floor while kneeling and keeping the legs apart. We may feel a slight pull in the lower back and inner thigh muscles, but remaining in this position helps regulate breathing and increases oxygen intake in the lungs and blood. In addition, it gently stretches your lower back, ankles, knees and hips. To avoid any problems, one must perform this posture frequently while taking the necessary precautions, preferably with the guidance of a qualified yoga instructor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-ardha-matsyendrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/\"><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Benefits of Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Fish Pose) and How to Do it By Dr. Himani Bisht<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766051993774\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does Balasana have any effect on eyesight?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, since more study on the effects of balasana on eyesight is needed.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766052000388\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the effect of the Balasana pose on hair growth?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, however, more research is required to get the correct information on the balasana effect on hair growth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766052007894\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the benefits of Balasana?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Balasana improves the digestion process. It may focus on the purification of\u202fbody and mind to help overcome a variety of illnesses in modern life. In addition, balasana may be effective for lower back and neck pain patients<a href=\"https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766052015492\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00a0Does Balasana have any effect on blood circulation?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Daily yoga may\u202fincrease\u202flung airflow, capacity, stamina, and efficiency. In addition, a back-bending position like balasana may stretch the chest and enhance lung and heart function and blood circulation. In the resting pose, muscles in the hips, arms, and legs help the body react rapidly and breathe more deeply. The blood flow through the muscles, and back to the lungs increases, the heart beats more quickly, and tiny blood vessels widen to allow more oxygen to enter the blood. Endorphins (body\u2019s natural pain relievers and mood uplifters) are released by the body together with oxygen. The increase in blood flow encourages blood circulation<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mahratta.org\/CurrIssue\/2022_Mar\/7.%20The%20Immediate%20Effect%20of%20Yogasana%20On%20Oxygen%20Saturation%20Levels%20in%20Young%20Adults-Rutuja%20Taru%20,%20Rasika%20Kaluskar%20D.pdf\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766052025848\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How the Balasana or Child\u2019s Pose is effective in reducing stomach pain?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Balasana may improve digestion process and stretches the abdominal muscles, which helps reduce pain in the stomach. Kindly consult the doctor or yoga trainer before practising the balasana or Child\u2019s pose<a href=\"https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Jabir PK, Sadananda B, Das KS. Effect of Balasana on cardiac parameters among healthy medical students. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2017;7(12):1342-6. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njppp.com\/fulltext\/28-1502452526.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.njppp.com\/fulltext\/28-1502452526.pdf<strong> <\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hutton C, Rogers R, Doan J.\u202f<em>Benefits of yoga pranayama, asana, and meditation techniques for classically trained singers and voice educators<\/em>\u202f(Doctoral dissertation, Arizona State University). Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/files01.core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/79572695.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taru RS, Kaluskar R. The Immediate Effect of Yogasana On Oxygen Saturation Levels in Young Adults. Available from: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mahratta.org\/CurrIssue\/2022_Mar\/7.%20The%20Immediate%20Effect%20of%20Yogasana%20On%20Oxygen%20Saturation%20Levels%20in%20Young%20Adults-Rutuja%20Taru%20,%20Rasika%20Kaluskar%20D.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/210.212.169.38\/xmlui\/handle\/123456789\/10095\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>K\u00f6ksoy S, Eti C, Karata\u015f M, Vayisoglu Y. The effects of yoga in patients suffering from subjective tinnitus. International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 2017;22(01):009\u201313. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5786150\/pdf\/10-1055-s-0037-1601415.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5786150\/pdf\/10-1055-s-0037-1601415.pdf\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nath R. Switch over to alternative therapy for diabetes mellitus \u2013a life style disease. Current Research in Diabetes &amp; Obesity Journal. 2016;1(2). Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/313960552_Switch_Over_to_Alternative_Therapy_for_Diabetes_Mellitus_-A_Life_Style_Disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/313960552_Switch_Over_to_Alternative_Therapy_for_Diabetes_Mellitus_-A_Life_Style_Disease\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gangesha Chaitanya. Balasana (Child Pose) \u2013 Top 10 Incredible Health Benefits [Internet]. Rishikul Yogshala; 2024 Jul 15 [cited 2025 Dec 18]. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/top-10-health-benefits-of-balasana-child-pose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/top-10-health-benefits-of-balasana-child-pose\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><em> The information provided here is for educational\/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. 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