Happy Baby - Ananda Balasana
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. .?nanda B?l?sana
STEPS :
- Lying on your back, inhale both knees into your chest. Bring the arms through the insides of the knees and hold on to the outside edge of each foot (pinkie toe side) with each hand.
- Tuck the chin into the chest with the head on the floor. Press the sacrum and tailbone down into the floor as you press the heels up and pull back with the arms.
- Press the shoulders and the back of the neck down into the floor, trying to get the back and whole spine flat to the floor. If you want a deeper stretch in the hips, let the legs open a bit wider.
- Breathe and hold for 4-8 breaths.
- To release: exhale and release the arms and legs to the floor.
Benefits
- Gently stretches the inner groins and the back spine.
- Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and fatigue.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.