Half Happy Baby Pose ("Ardha Ananda Balasana")

Description

Lie on your back, bring one knee toward your chest while keeping the other leg straight on the floor, then grab the outside of the foot of the bent leg with the hand on the same side, or the ankle if needed. Open your knee outward toward your armpit, bringing your shin toward vertical, and keep your lower back in contact with the floor and your other leg engaged and straight. Keep your shoulders relaxed, your neck long, and your gaze toward the ceiling. Keep your breathing calm, letting your hips open gradually, without forcing, then return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

Settings

Equipment

No Equipment

Positions

Supine Position

Muscle groups

Hip extensorsHip flexors

Difficulty

Difficult

Movement

FlexionExtension