Lie on mat or rug. Place small pillow under head. Baby may lie on blanket beside you.
Bend knees and lift thighs toward chest. Interlace fingers below front of knees.
Inhale and expand chest. Exhale, press lower back to mat, and pull knees toward chest. Massage muscles on either side of spine by gently rolling from side to side.
Bring knees slowly toward chest to gradually stretch lower back muscles. Lift forehead toward chest to stretch and strengthen neck muscles.
To release, lower arms, roll onto one side, and sit up.
This pose releases tension in lower back.
