After Balasana, vinyasa and come to Dandasana for the closing sequence of Ashtanga yoga. Take your right foot into your left hip crease or as high as possible. Then take your left foot and place it on top into your right hip crease. If this doesn’t work for your body stay in half lotus position or sit in a cross legged position. Take your hands behind your back and if in lotus grab your left big toe or foot with your left hand and your right toe or foot with your right hand for Baddha Padmasana,  Bound Lotus posture. If you cannot reach your toes or if you are not in lotus, grab opposite elbows behind your back. Inhale lengthen your spine and then exhale fold forward and place your forehead or chin on your mat (or a block or just hover gazing at your third eye). Breathe for ten breaths. This pose opens your hips and shoulders and releases tension in your body and mind.