Tree Yoga · The original pose reference
Knees-to-Chest Pose
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The practice.
Start in a supine position, facing away from the tree. The head should be about a foot away from the trunk. Reach behind and grab on to the tree. Lift the legs up and bring the knees in towards the chest. Pause here for a couple of breaths. In addition to holding this stretch statically, you can also find some gentle side-to-side movement. Further, you can also practice this stretch with the arms relaxed down by the sides, or with the hands on the shins.
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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