Whether you are friends, mother and daughter, a married couple or on a date, what better way to spend quality time together than practicing yoga? Designed for two or more people, Partner Yoga postures utilize the forms and principles of individual postures while incorporating the presence of another to deepen the pose. Partner Yoga is beneficial for both partners.
Raises creativity in your yoga practice.
Increases compassion for others.
Partners surrender completely to another individual, giving way to feelings of security and attachment.
Enhances intimacy in relationships.
Enhances mutual body alignment, deepening of poses, and concentration.
Fortifies trust and communication.
A sample partner class outline will be tailored to partners’ goals and location. Click here for sample class.
Centering and Breathing: Time to share vows and connect with your partner. We can tailor a class around themes and goals and can integrate Thai Yoga massage. Popular themes are playful, powerful, peaceful, patient or passionate. Goals may include deep relaxation, getting a work out, or enhancing communication.
Asanas:
Poses can be practiced standing or sitting face-to-face or back–to-back. The length of time each asana is held for depends upon the mood of the participants, as well as the desired effects of the practice such as strengthening, aerobic and type of bonding experience.
Whether you are both beginners, a combination or advanced yogis you will both benefit from this practice and enjoy your inner strength together. Partner sizes does not matter.
Meditation: This can include dance, sharing circle time, acknowledgement ceremonies and deep partner relaxation.
