Tree Yoga · The original pose reference
Heart Opener with Gymnastics Rings
See this pose in the original book ↗From the original book
The practice.
With the gymnastics rings wrapped around the tree, grab ahold of a ring in each hand and begin walking away from the trunk. You should be facing away from the tree, with the arms extended out to the sides. Move very mindfully into this posture, because it can be an extremely deep stretch. When you cannot walk forward any more, pause and root down through the feet. Gently press the heart and the hips forward and take deep belly breaths.
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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