Balasana is known as Child's Pose or Child's Resting Pose. The name "Balasana" comes from the Sanskrit words bala meaning “Child” and asana meaning “Pose”. Balasana is a resting posture for several asanas and is usually practiced before and after Sirsasana. This asana resemblance to the baby in fetal position. It is a simple yoga asana that can even be performed by beginners and it is said to provide physical and emotional relief to the practitioner.