23/02/2022
It's hard not to feel joyful when you're rocking out in Happy Baby pose. A lovely restorative pose that calms the mind and helps to relieve stress and fatigue while helping you to connect with you inner child. It provides a wonderful stretch to the hips, inner groins and lower back, while helping to lengthen and realign the spine. It also strengthens the arms and shoulders.
We'll explore this and other postures that will help you to tap into that playful joyous state at our retreat on 26th March.
Want to give it a try? As with most asanas, there are several variations so you can find one that suit you. Here are the two basic options:
☀️Begin lying on your back then bend your knees towards your chest and separate the feet and knees wide.
☀️If its accessible, take hold of the outer edges of the feet stacking your ankles over your knees. If not, you may find it more comfortable to hold on to the backs of the thighs.
☀️Shine the soles of your feet toward the sky and if you're holding the feet, gently begin to pull down on them bringing the knees closer to the armpits.
☀️Lengthen your tailbone down toward the mat to find the natural curve of the low back, and keep the shoulders and head down.
☀️Keep your feet flexed and extend out energetically through the heels.
I like to stay here for a good 10 breaths - sometimes more. Be playful, if it feels good, rock from side to side...and don't forget to smile 😊
Join us for Finding Your Joy at Abington Barns on Saturday, 26th March.
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