Lowen says that similar exercises is done by practitioners of T'ai chi. They aim at grounding the individual and giving him a sense of harmony with the universe.

Stand with feet about 10" apart toes slightly turned in so as to stretch some of the muscles of the buttocks. Bend forward and touch the floor with fingers of both hands as in figure below. The knees should be slightly bent. No weight should be on the hands. Let the head drop as much as possible.

Breathe through your mouth easily and deeply. Keep breathing.

 

  

Hold the position for about one-minute.

 
 

Stand with feet about 18" apart toes slightly turned inward. Now place both fist with the knuckles facing upwards into the small of your back. Bend both knees as much as you can without lifting the heels off the floor. Arch the backward over your fists, but make sure that your weight remains forward on the balls of your feet. Breathe deeply into your belly.

Hold the position for about one-minute.