Embryo in Womb Pose

Garbha Pindasana

Embryo in Womb Pose threads the arms through the gaps behind the knees in full Lotus, cradling the head in the hands. From this bound ball the practitioner rolls in a circle on the floor. It is an advanced seated posture demanding deep hip flexibility and a compact, balanced core.

Alignment cues

• Take full Lotus, then thread each arm through behind the knees
• Bring the hands to the chin or cheeks to cradle the head
• Draw everything compact and balance on the tailbone

Benefits

• Deeply opens the hips and knees
• Builds core strength through the rocking action
• Improves balance and body awareness

Modifications

• Thread the arms just to the elbows if full depth isn't available
• Skip the rocking and hold the shape statically