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Happy Baby

Category: Hip Opener Level: Beginner Sanskrit: Ananda Balasana

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Lie on back, draw knees to chest
2
Grip outer edges of feet with hands
3
Open knees wider than torso
4
Draw knees toward armpits
5
Flex feet, stack ankles over knees
6
Rock gently side to side if comfortable

Benefits

Gently stretches inner groins and hips. Releases lower back tension. Deeply calming and restorative.

Pro Tips

If you can't hold your feet, hold your shins or use a strap around the soles of the feet.

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FAQ

Q: When is Happy Baby pose best to practice?

Happy Baby is perfect at the end of practice before Savasana, in the morning to gently wake the hips, or any time you need to decompress the lower back.

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