The word yoga means to connect or unite. To connect with the self or divine self or your soul. There are eight different parts of yoga which include yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara ...
Balasana is a yoga pose that involves kneeling and resting the forehead on the floor. It is a restorative pose that relaxes your body and mind, relieves back strain and stretches the lower back.