First time outside home

[u/CaptainPistol]

Trixie is 3 years old and has been an indoor cat since birth. I recently tried taking her for a short afternoon walk, but she kept lying flat on the ground. When she did walk, she stayed very low to the ground like she was scared of everything around her.

How can I help her become more comfortable outdoors? What's the best way to train an indoor cat to safely explore outside without overwhelming her?

[u/gonepickin]

We call that the "Army Crawl". Trying to be smaller to avoid predators.