Drawings of Characters Hugging Their Knees to Their Chest - Lost in Thought

What’s your favorite go-to sitting position? For many, hugging your knees to your chest can be a great way to self-soothe and get instant relief from sensory or emotional overwhelm. There’s something comforting about making yourself small and compact, perhaps because it feels like you’re retreating into a little cocoon, free from the noise of the outside world. And get this—it’s also a popular yoga pose for rebalancing your mind!

Have a look at the illustrations below and enjoy the many expressions each character wears while in this seated fetal position, ranging from peaceful to brooding.