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Ananda Balasana (ah-NAHN-dah bah-LAHS-anna)
Stretches inner thighs, hips, and groin. Releases low back tension. Calming and playful.

You Should Feel
Stretch through your inner thighs and hips. Release in your low back. Gentle, accessible quality.
How to Get Into the Pose
- 1Lie on your back, draw your knees toward your chest
- 2Hold your big toes or the insides or outsides of your feet
- 3Draw your knees down toward your armpits
- 4Keep your low back grounded
- 5Can rock gently side to side
Modifications
- •If you can't reach your feet: Grab behind your knees or thighs
- •If low back is sensitive: Don't pull knees as close
- •To deepen: Extend one leg at a time toward straight