Yoga Tree Swing Techniques

Now this is yoga with a twist. After you attach the yoga swing to a tree, a door jam or a support stand, you can begin the anti-gravity yoga exercises with parachute material that supports the majority of your weight. This technique is good for toning and core strengthening. Like a trapeze artist in slow motion, you can perform graceful exercising movements with corresponding deep, relaxing breaths. Gravity is your partner as you hold a pose from one to five minutes.

  1. Chest Opener

    • Lie down with your lower back supported by the yoga swing hammock, like a wide belt. Keep your arms at your sides, palms up, knees bent, hips up, feet flat on the floor.

      Inhale as you relax your bottom on the floor, move your arms straight out from your body and let your head drop back in a relaxed state. Allow the hammock to scoot up under your arms for support. Keep your knees spread and relaxed, the soles of your feet together.

      Exhale as you lift your arms towards the ceiling pulling your bottom up with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Inhale and lift your arms, bringing your palms together over your head with your fingertips slightly touching the floor as you arch your back and drop your bottom, still keeping your feet flat on the floor.

      Exhale as you lift your arms toward the ceiling, bringing your bottom up while keeping your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

    Leg Abductor

    • Lie on your back with your arms straight by your sides and your hands flat on the floor. Inhale as you place your feet and ankles in the yoga hammock swing.

      Exhale as you lift your hips up, making a bridge, bending your knees and pulling your heels towards your buttocks as you lift your body higher. Slowly straighten your legs and hold for three deep breaths once your legs are straight.

      Lower your hips to floor and relax.

    Neck Alignment

    • From a sitting position, place the yoga hammock behind your neck as you lie back. With your neck slightly off the floor, supported by the hammock, rest your hands on the ground. Lean your neck into the swing for 1 to 3 minutes.

      Straighten your arms and grab the hammock. Hold on to it for support as you twist your body side to side, working out the kinks in your neck.