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Mobility and stretches

Child’s pose breathing

Back · hips · relaxed breathing

Child’s pose: start on hands and knees (left) and the resting pose (right).
Left: start on hands and knees. Right: the resting pose. Illustration: Fit Fit City.

How to do it

  1. Set up. Kneel on a comfortable mat and sit your hips towards your heels. Separate your knees slightly if that feels more comfortable.
  2. Move. Reach your arms forwards and let your chest lower towards the floor. Rest your forehead on a cushion or your hands if that helps. Don’t force it.
  3. Finish. Breathe slowly for the duration in your plan. Bring your hands back towards you and return to kneeling gently.

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Where it appears in the member plans

Mobility + Core, Cycling Fitness, Cardio & HIIT, Walking & Hiking.

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