Half Happy Baby

Hold Time

2-5 minutes

Benefits

• Deep hip stretch
• Releases the SI joint
• Strengthens the arm which holds the foot

Entering and Exiting

Enter: Lie flat on your back. Hug your right knee into your chest and grab the sole of your foot. Pull your bent right knee toward the floor alongside your chest. Keep that right foot facing straight up, parallel to the ceiling.

Exit: Slowly release the leg and come back to a flat back.

Modifications

• Use a strap to hold your foot
• Grab thigh instead of foot
• If super flexible, put foot behind your head
• Keep lower back flat to your mat, or let it curve

Contraindications

• Pose can become a mild inversion, so be careful if you have high blood pressure

Counter Poses

• Half Happy Baby other side
• Shavasana
• Knees to chest