Happy Baby is a gentle hip opener on your back, holding your feet with your knees drawn wide. It is a common closing pose in Erin's classes.
How to do Happy Baby
- Lie on your back and draw your knees toward your chest.
- Separate your knees and feet.
- Hold the outer edges of your feet, or the backs of your thighs.
- Keep your low back on the mat.
- Draw your knees down toward the floor and rock side to side if it feels good.
Common mistakes
- Lifting the low back off the mat to reach the feet.
Make it easier
- Hold the backs of your thighs or use a strap around your feet.
- Hold one leg at a time.
Practice Happy Baby in a free class
52 of Erin's classes include Happy Baby. These are the most practiced. The time shows where it comes up.
Morning Yoga - 20 Min Wake Up Sequence
Yoga for Strength & Tone Class
Gentle 45 Minute Tropical Yoga Class
Deep Stretch for Athletes Yoga Class
Deep Stretch Yoga Class: Hamstrings & Hips
20 Min Energizing Flow Yoga Class
Post Workout Recovery Yoga Class
Flow in the Forest Yoga Class
Gentle Yoga Class from Nicaragua
Power Flow with Advanced Balances Yoga Class
Yoga for Intense Times
Prenatal Yoga ClassHappy Baby: common questions
How do you do Happy Baby?
Lie on your back and draw your knees toward your chest. Separate your knees and feet. Hold the outer edges of your feet, or the backs of your thighs. Keep your low back on the mat.
Is there an easier version of Happy Baby?
Yes. Hold the backs of your thighs or use a strap around your feet. Hold one leg at a time.
What are the most common Happy Baby mistakes?
Lifting the low back off the mat to reach the feet.
Where can I practice Happy Baby in a free class?
52 free Five Parks Yoga classes include Happy Baby. The most practiced is Morning Yoga - 20 Min Wake Up Sequence.
Move within what feels right for your body, and check with your doctor if you have an injury.
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