Life is a fast paced never ending cycle of stress. Do you ever feel like you are searching for more–a way to release these stressors? Do you ever wish you could be as happy as a baby if only for a moment? While I am sure every yogi has their favorite pose, for myself I feel most centered when I am in a happy baby pose. Happy Baby Pose grounds yourself in mind and playfulness. If you were to enter the term into Google the images that follow may produce laughter: a person pictured laying on their back with their feet in the air, knees bent gripping their toes. It is so much more–grounding, emotional even. A form of self-care outside the most common ones such as taking a shower or finding a hobby. Now think about going through this pose and its emotions in a crowded room – intimidating right? Plentiful, a new wellness platform understands the struggle of life and injects it with the happy baby pose.
What is Happy Baby Pose and how will it benefit me?
Ananda Balasana, or Happy Baby Pose, is typically performed before the final pose of a yoga class sequence (also known as corpse pose). As illustrated above, the pose includes gently breathing while rocking side to side. Its namesake encourages playfulness and opening up your emotions, releasing tension in your lower back, hamstrings, and hips. And for women it engages pelvic floor muscles–move over dreaded kegels.
Your virtual yoga mat
The beauty of yoga is it can be practiced with or without a class. One exception is for beginners with no prior knowledge, who would benefit from a fundamental yoga class to avoid injury. Virtual yoga has advantages over in-person sessions such as the freedom to practice anywhere (from your living room to the beach); a wide offering of classes and instructors; and the ability to become part of a worldwide community.
Plentiful’s Beginner Yogi Cheat Sheet
Try it daily and take it slow: Start with 5-10 minutes before bed to release the day's stress.
Don’t judge yourself: It’s okay to laugh or cry; use a mirror to ensure proper form.
Virtual support: Let Plentiful practitioners guide you.
Mantra to repeat: “Live bigger.”
Happy Baby activated: A Plentiful journey
Plentiful isn't just another wellness platform–it's a revolution for finding your passion and getting more out of life. Plentiful goes beyond yoga encompassing all areas of personal growth to help you uncover your true self. From virtual coaching sessions and self-paced personal development to immersive retreats, Plentiful offers a holistic approach to wellness. This approach to wellness is holistic, integrates yoga, mindfulness, and spiritual coaching into one seamless, transformative experience. 
Plentiful’s yoga courses, mentorships, and retreats go far beyond surface-level self-care. One of my favorite offerings is Soulful Harmony Flow, a beginner-friendly class that helped me understand the “why” behind each pose. Happy Baby Pose became more than a physical release; it became an emotional and spiritual movement. Plentiful is home to a diverse, highly vetted, qualified group of practitioners from around the world each offering a different area of expertise. The community is full of people just like you and me—on the path to self-discovery, seeking to escape the stresses of life, and willing to show up for themselves. And if you’re craving more than a weekly practice, Plentiful also hosts yoga retreats around the world. These aren't your typical yoga retreats or The White Lotus inspired vacations. These trips dive deep into self-discovery giving you travel, connection, healing, and growth.
Awaken your inner Happy Baby
Maybe it starts by taking the quiz on Plentiful. Maybe it's signing up for that beginner yoga class–or maybe it's as simple as giving yourself permission to rest. Plentiful's tools are a great reminder that wellness doesn’t have to be lonely. Every day, I witness people inside the Plentiful community transforming—releasing what no longer serves them and stepping into their true best self. So what are you waiting for–your journey to discover your inner happy baby awaits.
