BeginnerSanskrit: Ananda Balasana
Happy Baby Pose
A gentle pose that releases the lower back and hips.
Benefits
Relieves back pain
Opens hips
Calms the brain
Relieves stress
Contraindications
Avoid or modify this pose if you have any of the following conditions:
- Pregnancy
- Knee injury
- Neck injury
How to Practice
Enter the pose mindfully, paying attention to your breath. Hold for 5-10 breaths, or as long as comfortable. Never force the pose and back off if you feel sharp pain.
Use props as needed to modify the pose for your body. Remember that yoga is a practice of self-awareness, not self-judgment.
