What is partner yoga?
Classes in pairs are called "lazy yoga" because it is much easier to do exercises together. Partners help each other maintain balance, stretch correctly, and master poses that were impossible to do alone.
Yoga for two is aimed at awakening and transforming energy. Such classes allow you to:
Harmonize the relationship between a man and a woman - natural physical interaction during the performance of asanas promotes a better understanding of each other, the ability to hear the partner;
Relieve emotional tension – like other types of yoga, this format helps to put your thoughts in order, calm down and relax;
Get rid of complexes - classes liberate, relieve tension, help cope with shyness and stiffness no worse than psychotherapy sessions;
To compensate for the lack of tactile contact – modern people often regard touching as an invasion of their personal space. However, humans are designed in such a way that tactile contact is necessary for them, this need exists at the subconscious level and is perfectly satisfied during yoga classes for two;
Improve your health – performing asanas helps to increase flexibility, endurance, plasticity of the body, and as a result – improve well-being.
Pair yoga develops trust in relationships, improves the ability to communicate and interact with people, and reveals new qualities in a person.
Partner yoga practice improves the ability to interact with people
The practice of couples yoga is suitable for everyone. It is not at all necessary to practice only with a spouse or sexual partner. This type of interaction is useful for parents with children, friends and girlfriends - there are no restrictions here.
Features of classes for two
But yoga for two has its own characteristics that need to be taken into account:
It is advisable for the partners to be in the same weight class, as they will have to perform lifts. Losing balance can lead to injuries;
It is best if the partners are also about the same level of training. Performing the simplest asanas with an inexperienced person is unlikely to be interesting for an advanced yoga enthusiast;
It is worth choosing a partner who does not cause negative emotions. If there is hostility towards the partner, it will be extremely difficult to perform asanas well;
Pair yoga requires a certain amount of patience. The classes are especially difficult for people who prefer dynamic sports. Over time, the necessary habit of smooth movements will develop and the skill of relaxation will appear.
A positive mood is the key to successful partner yoga classes
The main condition for effective pair yoga classes is a positive mood. For example, spouses who are in a state of conflict will not be able to fully practice and achieve harmony; it is better for them to postpone training until better times. Rivalry and showdowns are unacceptable in yoga practice.
Basic rules of couples yoga
When going to your first class, it is worth studying the basic recommendations for pair yoga for beginners. There are not too many rules, and there is nothing complicated about them:
It is necessary to master the theory - read the relevant literature, watch video lessons and master classes, photographs of asanas;
As a place, you can choose a yoga studio or your own apartment. But for the first classes, the best option would be a specialized hall with a trainer who will show you how to do the exercises correctly and clarify any unclear points;
It is worth remembering that yoga requires concentration, sharp extraneous sounds can ruin everything;
You will need clothing that does not restrict movement - leggings, light sweatpants, a T-shirt;
It would be a good idea to have some pleasant musical accompaniment, for example, calm instrumental music or the sounds of nature.
Partner yoga exercises do not require excessive effort and are suitable for people of any level of fitness.
All pair yoga exercises are performed only in a relaxed state. There will be no exhausting work or excessive stress, so the classes are suitable for people with any level of physical fitness.
