Many of the
Partner Yoga poses I've posted recently focus on opening up the hamstrings and hips, so let's try one that increases flexibility in your spine. This pose called The Fountain will also challenge your ability to trust your partner.
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Music: "Silence" by Delerium
I know this pose doesn't look like much, but once you give it a try, your back will be loving it. To see a detailed description of how to get into this pose with a partner, read more
- Both partners stand facing one another, about five inches apart.
- Hold each other's hands securely and at the same time, both partners lean all their weight back.
Want to strengthen your quads and increase flexibility in your hamstrings and hips. Try this sequence of standing postures. It's great for runners, skiers, riders, and cyclists as a warm up.
You know I'm a huge fan of partner yoga poses. They allow you to support and be supported while stretching so you can deepen your practice both physically and emotionally. Just about all the yoga poses you do on your own can be done with a partner, but this routine can only be done as a pair.
If you suffer from pain or tightness in your back, neck, or shoulders, then you might really benefit from using the
Viniyoga Therapy For the Upper Back, Neck, and Shoulders DVD. The first part of the video explains why so many people have these pains in the first place and how yoga can be integral in healing these areas. The second part breaks down some simple exercises and poses to warm up and stretch the spine, neck, and shoulders.
Doing
Seated Straddle on your own definitely gives you a great stretch in your hamstrings and lower back, but it feels so much better when someone can add a little weight to your torso. That's why I love the partner yoga pose called
Seated Straddle Lounge. Not only does the person on the bottom get an unbelievable stretch, but when the person on top lounges back, she also gets a great relaxing stretch in her spine.
