Ananda Balasana "Happy Baby Pose"

Pronunciation:  (an-ahn-da bal-AHS-ana)

Benefits: This pose may seem awkward, but it has great benefits. It calms you, relieves stress, and helps to stretch tight muscles in the lower back, and groin. 

How it's done:

• Begin on your back
• Raise your legs, and bend your knees so that your thighs are parallel with the floor
• Your ankles should be above the knee
• Feet should be flexed
• Grasp your foot (use straps if needed)
• As you pull down on your foot, your back should be pressing into the mat