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Take a deep breath, and lengthen your spine.
Turn to the right, and place your right hand on your partner’s knee.
Breathe in at the same time as your partner, and on a coordinated exhale, deepen the twist.
Continue this movement for 60 seconds or more.
The second partner will sit facing the other direction with their butt up against their partner’s.
Both partners can practice deep breathing throughout.
Hold this pose for 30 seconds or more.
Seated Wide-Legged Side Stretch
How to:Start in a straddle position, with legs out wide.
Partners should be facing each other, with their feet pressed together.
Bend at your torso, and reach toward your left foot.
Hold for 30 seconds, then repeat on the opposite side.
Seated Wide-Legged Forward Fold
How to:Start in a straddle position, with legs out wide.
Partners should be facing each other, with their feet pressed together.
One partner will bend forward at the torso and reach for the top of the other partner’s thighs.
Hold for 60 seconds, then switch positions.
Both partners will lean backward, resting their upper back on the other partner’s knee.
Allow hands to rest on the sides.
Hold for 60 seconds.
The other partner will stand facing them.
Benefits of partner yoga.
When you are practicing partner yoga, the fate of a pose isn’t totally in your control.
It is something that you must reach through trial, communication, and cooperation.
This process requires a release of control, along with vulnerability and trust.
Learning these skills on the mat can help you release the notion of control in your life.
Partner yoga can be a great exercise in problem-solving and communication.
Once again, you might apply these problem-solving tools off the mat, too.
Connect with your partner.
Partner yoga requires you to work through problems, let loose, and communicate.
Partner yoga can be an excellent tool for deepening emotional connection and communication, especially during difficult times.
Get in touch with your own body.
Coordinating your breath and movements with another person requires you to understand your own breath and body.
The power of play.
This pop in ofpractice is fun, playful, and often filled with laughter.
It also allows you to try new things without worrying too much about the outcome.
Playfulness is an excellent way to deepen connection and to lighten the mood in your household.
