Happy Baby Pose
Ānanda Bālāsana
आनन्द बालासन
It refers to a supine pose in which one lies on the back and holds the outer edges of the feet, knees drawn toward the armpits — echoing the unselfconscious play of an infant.
Ānanda Bālāsana is comprised of "Ānanda" (bliss, joy), "Bāla" (child, baby), and "Āsana" (posture). It refers to a supine pose in which one lies on the back and holds the outer edges of the feet, knees drawn toward the armpits — echoing the unselfconscious play of an infant.
A gentle supine hip-opener, it releases the lower back, hips, and inner groins while grounding the sacrum into the earth. Its playful shape invites a softening of effort and a return to ease, making it a natural companion to restorative and closing sequences. — Modern postural yoga.
Lie on the back and draw the knees toward the chest. Take hold of the outer edges of the feet (or the ankles or shins), and gently draw the knees down toward the floor, outside the ribcage. Keep the sacrum and the back of the head resting on the mat; rock gently side to side if it feels soothing. Hold for 5 to 10 breaths.
Emphasize keeping the tailbone and sacrum grounded rather than forcing the knees down. For students who cannot reach the feet, offer a strap around each foot or holding the backs of the thighs.