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Embryo in Womb Pose

Garbha Pindasana

Embryo in the Womb Pose (Garbha Pindasana) threads the arms through lotus legs and balances on the tailbone, resembling a foetus curled within.

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How to Perform

  1. 1

    From Padmasana, thread hands between thighs and calves until elbows emerge.

  2. 2

    Press palms together or hold ears as elbows bend and forearms wrap around legs.

  3. 3

    Lean back onto tailbone, lifting crossed legs away from floor while balancing on sit bones.

  4. 4

    Keep chest lifted, spine rounded evenly, and breath smooth as you maintain the curl.

  5. 5

    Hold 3–5 breaths, then release feet to floor, unwind arms, and switch leg crossing.

Benefits

  • Compresses abdominal organs, supporting digestion and detoxification.
  • Builds core strength and balance while maintaining lotus leg mobility.
  • Improves hip and ankle flexibility through deep lotus variation.

Alignment Cues

  • Tailbone anchors to mat while spine rounds evenly.
  • Gaze forward to stabilize balance.
  • Shoulders relax away from ears even as arms thread through.
  • Knees stay close together without forcing.

Common Mistakes

No common mistakes listed.

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy
  • Knee or ankle injury preventing lotus
  • Low back or sacroiliac instability

Recommended Props

Blanket under tailboneBlocks to support hands