Tree Yoga · The original pose reference
Bioenergetic Bouncing
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The practice.
People are often holding on to energies that they do not need. The mind-body connection is a two-way street, and you can easily release negative energy by shaking out the body. Begin in a standing position, relatively close to the tree. Start to gently bounce up and down on the balls of the feet. The balls of the feet do not need to lift completely up and off the ground, but they can. It helps to pretend you are jump roping, but there is nothing to hold. Thus, you can — and should — relax the body as much as possible. Your level of relaxation determines your ability to release negative energy. Let go of all stress. Breathe deeply as you continue to bounce.
Original book text by Alex Julian. Line wrapping and page breaks have been normalized for reading on the web. Personal accounts and energetic interpretations remain part of the original text.
Make the practice fit you.
This is a reference entry, not a required step in a beginner course. Use a comfortable range, keep breathing naturally, and stop if a movement hurts. Inversions and suspended exercises need appropriate instruction and equipment; a tree is not a certified anchor.
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