Let us crush one of the most common misconceptions about yoga—it is not a solitary practice!
While it is easy to mistake yoga as a stand-alone activity, many are surprised to know there are many yoga poses (asanas) one can do with a partner, friend, or significant other.
If you are looking to introduce a significant other to yoga, here are some asanas and backbend poses you can try out.
Supported Lotus
By far, one of the easiest yogic asanas to execute with a partner is the supported lotus pose.
The pose is actually pretty straightforward.
Start by sitting in the lotus position with the backs touching.
One of the best attributes of the supported lotus is it provides you with the benefits associated with the meditative yoga poses and keeps both participants in a posture positive or straight position at the same time.
It is a good pose to use as a starting or ending point to your daily yoga routine as it can also help you with energy flow and meditation.
Forward and Back Bend
The forward and back bend is performed in the lotus position.
It is also used to transition from the lotus position into the next yoga pose if you don’t want any breaks in between poses.
This can be performed for a deeper stretch or when standing.
Buddy Boat Pose
This yoga pose is considered advanced but can be ideal when looking to work on the leg muscles.
It can be really fun to do too!
Begin by sitting apart and facing each other.
Put the feet and knees together, sole to sole with that of your partner’s.
Raise the feet up so the legs are creating a triangle.
The feet and hips should be at the top of the triangle.
As you angle back on the rear and hold each other’s hands on either side of the legs.
You are mimicking a boat and sail look.
Once created, you can start slowly rocking to help stretch the legs or raise the arms and legs to create a stretch.
If any of the partner yoga poses are of interest, attending yoga partner classes can significantly improve your routine and knowledge.
Nowadays, some yoga studios offer meditation practices even if they are not as prevalent as those traditional or solitary yoga classes.
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