Yoga pose · No equipment
Happy Baby
Happy Baby is a yoga pose for the inner thighs and glutes. All you need is a mat.
The animated figure highlights the muscles worked.
How to do it
- On your back, bring the knees toward the armpits
- Hold the outer edges of the feet (or the backs of the thighs)
- Rock gently side to side, lower back relaxed
How much to do
What BindTrue’s yoga plans use, by experience:
- Beginner
- 2 × 30 s
- Some experience
- 2 × 45 s
- Experienced
- 3 × 60 s
Alternatives
Same job, different tools: swap in one of these when the equipment is busy or the movement doesn’t suit you.
Used in these programs
- Yoga Flow Hip openers: 1 × 45 s · 3 days a week
Stop if you feel sharp or joint pain. New to training, or coming back from an injury? Start light and ask a qualified coach or physical therapist to check your form.