Tree Yoga · The original pose reference
Child’s Pose
See this pose in the original book ↗From the original book
The practice.
Begin in tabletop position, facing the tree. The head should be only a few inches away from the trunk. Bring the knees out slightly wider than the hips, and bring the toes closer together. Next, shift the weight back and sit on top of the feet. Reach the arms in front of you and grab onto the base of the tree. Maintain a long spine. Consciously relax the body as much as possible, and take several deep breaths. Expand the breath in all directions — not just into the belly. Expand into the back body and the side bodies as well.
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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