Womb Embryo

Sanskrit Name:	Garbha Pindasana
Similar Pose Names:	Embryo pose, Garbhasana, Foetus pose, Fetus pose
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Seated & Floor, Seated, Forward Bend, Balance, Strengthen, Stretch, Hip Opener
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Anxiety, Back Pain, Confidence Building, Constipation, Depression, Fatigue, Indigestion, Leg Congestion, Varicose Veins
Drishti:	Up
Dosha:	Pitta

Sit upright with legs in lotus. With help of hands place right foot on left thigh and left foot on right thigh. Pass hands through gap between calves and thighs. Raise thighs off ground. To roll bring hands close to (or touching head). Roll backwards on exhale. Roll forwards on inhale.

Engage abs. Believed to be spiritual union between mind and soul.

Ankle or Knee injury.

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