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Ananda Balasana

Happy Baby Pose

Happy Baby Pose
beginnerSupine/Hip Opener

Muscle Groups

AdductorsHamstringsHip flexorsSpinal extensors

A supine pose where the knees are drawn toward the armpits and the feet are held, resembling a happy baby playing.

Alignment Cues

  • 1.Lie supine and draw the knees toward the armpits
  • 2.Hold the outer edges of the feet
  • 3.Keep the sacrum on the floor
  • 4.Gently pull the knees toward the floor
  • 5.Rock side to side to massage the spine

Benefits

  • +Opens the hips and inner groins
  • +Stretches the hamstrings
  • +Calms the brain
  • +Relieves stress and fatigue

Muscle Groups

AdductorsHamstringsHip flexorsSpinal extensors

Contraindications

  • Knee injury
  • Pregnancy
  • Neck injury