Couples Yoga Routine
I’ve heard around that a couple that works out together stays together….. so why not to try this Couple Yoga Routine from Shape.
I believe the bond between the couple will be a greater one if they do things together not just dinning and going to the movies, why not working out.
This routine is a very easy and simple one you should definitely give it a try.
Nothing better than getting a little work while you share time with your love one.
Partner Seated Spinal Twist: Sit back-to-back in a comfortable cross-legged position. Both partners place right hand on the other’s left thigh just above knee and left hand on own right knee. Coordinate your breathing: On each inhale, lengthen through spine, and on each exhale, twist a bit more. Come back through center and repeat on other side.
Partner Bound Angle: Sit back-to-back. Touch soles of feet together and let knees fall apart (or cross legs). Take a few breaths with spines upright, leaning into each other. Partner A, start to lean back as partner B is gently pushed forward into a forward bend. (Communicate with each other so you know what feels good.) Breathe here. Slowly return to start position and repeat with partner B leaning back and partner A forward bending. Breathe. Slowly return to start position.
Tandem Boat: Sit facing each other. Bend knees and press soles of feet together. Clasp each other’s hands. Keeping feet together, slowly lean back, lengthening legs and reaching feet upward to a modified boat pose. Breathe here (it’s a challenging and tricky balance pose, so have fun with it!), then release.
Assisted Backbend: Stand back-to-back and hook elbows. Partner A, bend knees, engage core, and start to lean forward as partner B leans back into you. Trust each other. Eventually partner A will lean so far forward that partner B’s feet come off the ground. Breathe here, moving any way that feels good. Release slowly and repeat, switching positions.
Tip: It’s critical for the base partner to keep very bent knees. This move should be felt in the legs of the base partner, not the back. If this doesn’t feel good, release out of the move slowly and skip it.
Partner Dancer: Stand facing each other. Hold each other’s right hand. Both partners, soften through knees and shift weight onto right leg. Bend left knee and grab inside of left calf or ankle with left hand. Gently press left shin into left hand, opening back. Reach right arms up to balance in dancer pose. Gaze at each other. (It’s okay to laugh!) Release. Take hold of each other’s left hands and repeat on opposite side.
