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My former colleague brought her baby grandson into work last week.
Wary at first, his large blue eyes took in all the sights and sounds of his new environment, but as the time passed his body relaxed and he became more comfortable with the myriad of adoring gazes.
His face lit up, he smiled, chuckled and then the happy little fellow grabbed his feet.
With no training he was practising the perfect, Ananda Balasana or Happy Baby Pose.
Thankfully, it's not just babies that can enjoy the benefits of this restorative pose.
If you want to give it a try, lie on your back and draw your knees into your chest.
Reach down and grab the outsides of your feet.
If you can't reach your feet, grab a strap or belt and drape it across the balls of the feet.
Make sure your ankles are lined up directly over your knees.
Lengthen your neck and release the lower back.
Stay as long as you feel comfortable, whether it's five or 25 breaths.
Just lie back and enjoy the view.
