Why Child's Pose Isn't Restful (And How to Fix It)
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Why Child's Pose Isn't Restful (And How to Fix It)
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About this listen
Child’s Pose is supposed to be restful. So why does it hurt so often?
In this solo episode, Sarah Westbrook breaks down Child’s Pose (Balasana) body part by body part to uncover why this “resting” posture can create discomfort in the knees, hips, ankles, low back, neck, and shoulders — and how to adapt it intelligently.
You’ll learn:
• When to widen the knees — and when not to
• How to reduce knee compression with simple prop strategies
• Why how fast or slow you flex your hips directly affects back pain in this pose
• Why your hip structure might prevent you from kneeling comfortably
• How to lengthen your spine when you need to, and round it when it's too straight
• How to use Child’s Pose to train healthy shoulder mechanics before weight-bearing poses
This episode challenges the assumption that Child’s Pose is automatically restorative. Rest isn’t about collapsing downward — it’s about creating a shape that supports your structure and nervous system.
Whether you’re a yoga teacher refining your cues or a curious student trying to understand your own body, this episode will help you make Child’s Pose actually work.
Part 1 of 2.