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Back & Spine Relief1 × 60 s

Child's Pose

Gently stretch the lower back, lats and hips and calm the nervous system.

Omkin body map Front and back schematic with highlightable zones (data-zone). Inline it to highlight with the .on class. FRONT BACK
Target zones
Dosage
1 × 60 s
Target areas
Lower back, Lats, Hips
Equipment
No equipment needed

How to do it

  1. 1Kneel with big toes together and knees about hip width apart.
  2. 2Sit the hips back toward the heels and walk the hands forward.
  3. 3Rest the forehead on the floor and let the chest sink between the thighs.
  4. 4Push the palms into the floor to lengthen the sides of the ribs.

BreathingBreathe low into the back ribs, 5 seconds in and 6 seconds out.

CautionIf the knees complain, place a rolled towel behind them.

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Guides are general mobility education, not medical advice. Stop if you feel sharp pain, tingling or numbness.