2. Separate the knees as wide as your mat and let the belly sink down between the knees.
3. Rest here 5-10 breaths before coming back on to all fours and repeating the entire sequence.
Why Child's Pose? from Back Pain Guide Anne Asher.
Yoga for Back Pain Series 2: Basic Flexibility for Pain Prevention
By Ann Pizer, About.com
Updated April 05, 2007
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1. Push back to Child's Pose.
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