Tree Yoga · The original pose reference
Low Boat Pose
See this pose in the original book ↗From the original book
The practice.
Begin in a supine position, with the head about a foot away from the trunk. The legs should be fully extended, relaxed down on the ground. Reach back and grab on to the tree. Next, keeping the legs extended, lift them a few inches off the ground. Pause here and hold this position for several breaths. Maintain length through the toes, and maintain a neutral spine — as opposed to overarching in the lower back. For a greater challenge, gently press the lower back down into the ground.
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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