How to Do Happy Baby Pose
A beginner-friendly hip and lower-back stretch that targets the inner thighs, hip flexors, and spinal muscles while helping to release tension, improve flexibility, and promote relaxation.
Exercise Details
Level
Beginner
Primary Skill
Flexibility
Muscles
Primary
Lower Back
Correct Form
1. Lie down flat on your back on a mat.
2. Bend your knees and bring them towards your chest.
3. Grasp the outside edges of your feet with your hands.
4. Gently spread your knees wider and relax in the pose, bringing them to your armpits.
5. Relax in the pose, deepening the stretch with each exhalation.
2. Bend your knees and bring them towards your chest.
3. Grasp the outside edges of your feet with your hands.
4. Gently spread your knees wider and relax in the pose, bringing them to your armpits.
5. Relax in the pose, deepening the stretch with each exhalation.
Common Mistakes
Instead of forcing your legs down, relax and let gravity enhance the stretch.
Pro Tips
1. Keep your lower back flat on the mat.
2. Keep your shins perpendicular to the floor, with your feet flexed.
2. Keep your shins perpendicular to the floor, with your feet flexed.
