Child's Pose vs Legs on Chair

Compare benefits, difficulty, and safety.

Child's Pose vs Legs on Chair

Side-by-side anatomical and difficulty comparison

Feature Child's Pose Legs on Chair
Sanskrit Name Balasana Viparita Karani variation
Difficulty Level beginner beginner
Primary Benefit Relaxation Relaxation
Target Muscles Core, Back, Shoulders Hamstrings, Hips, Spine
Contraindications Knee injury, pregnancy Eye pressure
Child's Pose (Balasana)

Resting pose with knees under hips, forehead to floor.

Difficulty: Beginner

Primary benefit: Relaxation

Safe for 50+: Yes

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Legs on Chair (Viparita Karani variation)

Legs resting on seat of chair.

Difficulty: Beginner

Primary benefit: Relaxation

Safe for 50+: Yes

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