Tree Yoga · The original pose reference
Neck Circles
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The practice.
Begin about a foot away from the tree, with both hands planted directly on the trunk. Root down through the feet as you simultaneously lengthen up through the crown. Maintaining maximum length, start to make gentle circles with the neck. Gradually increase the range of motion as you continue to make circles. Move slowly, and relax the jaw. It is especially helpful to allow the mouth to open slightly. Practice in both directions — moving as mindfully as possible.
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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