Advanced Couples Yoga Poses
Couples yoga is a great way to connect with your partner and enjoy some fun, peaceful and playful yoga poses together. It can help deepen your relationship and increase communication and intimacy. Yoga poses for couples can also be a great way to get in shape and improve flexibility.
Here are a few advanced couples yoga poses to try:
1. The Wheel: This pose is a great way to open up the chest and shoulders. It also strengthens the core and arms. Start by lying on your back with your partner standing in front of you. Place your hands on the floor beside you and press your palms into the floor. As your partner helps lift your hips off the floor, slowly arch your back and lift your head and chest up. Hold for 5-10 breaths, then slowly lower your back to the floor.
2. The Camel: This is another great pose to open up the chest and shoulders. It also strengthens the core and arms. Start by kneeling on the floor with your partner standing behind you. Place your hands on your hips and press your hips forward. As your partner helps lift your torso and back, slowly arch your back and reach your hands up to touch your partner’s ankles or shins. Hold for 5-10 breaths, then slowly lower your back to the floor.
3. The Mermaid: This pose is a great way to stretch the hips, groin and hamstrings. Start by lying on your back with your partner sitting in front of you. Place your feet on your partner’s thighs and press your hips up. As your partner helps to pull your legs closer to them, slowly lean back and extend your arms overhead. Hold for 5-10 breaths, then slowly lower yourself back to the floor.
4. The King Pigeon: This pose is a great way to stretch the hips, groin and hamstrings. Start by lying on your back with your partner sitting in front of you. Place your right ankle on your partner’s left thigh and press your hips up. As your partner helps to pull your leg closer to them, slowly lean back and extend your left arm overhead. Hold for 5-10 breaths, then switch sides and repeat.
5. The Firefly: This pose is a great way to stretch the hips, groin and hamstrings. Start by lying on your back with your partner sitting in front of you. Place your feet on your partner’s thighs and press your hips up. As your partner helps to pull your legs closer to them, slowly lean back and extend your arms overhead. Hold for 5-10 breaths, then slowly lower yourself back to the floor.
6. The Downward-Facing Dog: This pose is a great way to stretch the hamstrings, calves and back. Start in a tabletop position with your partner standing in back of you. Place your palms flat on the floor and push your hips up and back. As your partner helps to push your hips back further, slowly straighten your legs and press your heels toward the floor. Hold for 5-10 breaths, then slowly lower yourself back to the floor.
7. The Warrior III: This pose is a great way to strengthen the legs, hips and core. Start in a standing position with your partner standing behind you. Place your left hand on your partner’s shoulder and lift your right leg behind you. As you balance on your left leg, slowly reach your right arm forward. Hold for 5-10 breaths, then switch sides and repeat.
8. The Triangle: This pose is a great way to stretch the hamstrings, hips and side body. Start in a standing position with your partner standing behind you. Place your left hand on your partner’s shoulder and lift your right leg behind you. As you balance on your left leg, slowly reach your right arm forward. Hold for 5-10 breaths, then switch sides and repeat.
9. The Bridge: This pose is a great way to stretch the chest, neck and back. It also strengthens the core and glutes. Start by lying on your back with your partner standing in front of you. Place your feet on your partner’s thighs and press your hips up. As your partner helps to lift your torso and back, slowly arch your back and lift your head and chest up. Hold for 5-10 breaths, then slowly lower your back to the floor.
10. The Corpse: This pose is a great way to relax and stretch the entire body. Start by lying on your back with your partner sitting in front of you. Close your eyes and relax your body. Hold for 5-10 minutes, then slowly roll onto your side and slowly rise to a seated position.
Yoga Pose Up Dog
is an excellent backbend and chest opener. It strengthens the entire body, builds heat, and opens the chest and shoulders.
How to:
1. Start in Downward Dog.
2. Bend your right knee and bring your right foot between your hands.
3. Reach your left hand up to the ceiling and turn your left toes up.
4. Keep your left hand on the floor and lift your right hand to the ceiling.
5. Look up at your right hand and hold for 5-10 breaths.
6. Then release and switch sides.
Benefits:
This pose is great for the entire body. It strengthens the arms, legs, and core. It also builds heat and opens the chest and shoulders.
Yoga Poses For Crown Chakra
The crown chakra, or Sahasrara, is located at the top of the head and is responsible for our connection to the divine. It is associated with the color violet or white and is often depicted as a lotus with 1,000 petals. When the crown chakra is open, we experience a sense of unity and oneness with all things. We are able to see the world through a lens of compassion and understanding, and we are able to connect with our divine nature.
There are many yoga poses that can help open the crown chakra. Some of our favorites include:
• Camel Pose – This pose opens the chest and throat, which can help to open the crown chakra.
• Wheel Pose – This pose stretches the entire body and helps to open the crown chakra.
• Headstand – This pose stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands, which are associated with the crown chakra.
• Seated Forward Bend – This pose stretches the spine and helps to open the crown chakra.
• Corpse Pose – This pose is a resting pose that allows the body to relax and open.
If you are interested in opening your crown chakra, we recommend practicing these poses regularly. Be sure to focus on your breath and connect with your divine nature. Enjoy!
Desk Yoga Poses
for the Office Worker
Most people think of yoga as a way to achieve inner peace and relaxation, but it can also be a great way to stay healthy and energized during the work day. Desk yoga poses are designed to help office workers stay limber and comfortable during their workday. They can help improve circulation, relieve tension in the neck and shoulders, and promote better posture.
The following are a few of the most effective desk yoga poses for office workers:
The Seated Forward Bend: This pose helps to stretch the hamstrings and back. Sit with your feet flat on the ground and your spine straight. Fold forward, reaching for your toes. Hold the position for a few seconds, then release.
The Camel Pose: This pose helps to stretch the chest and back. Kneel on the ground with your knees hip-width apart. Place your hands on your lower back, then press your hips forward. Arch your back and look up at the sky. Hold the position for a few seconds, then release.
The Child’s Pose: This pose helps to stretch the hips, thighs, and ankles. Start by kneeling on the ground with your knees hip-width apart. Touch your big toes together and sit back on your heels. Fold forward, reaching for your toes. Hold the position for a few seconds, then release.
The Triangle Pose: This pose helps to stretch the sides of the body. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and extend your arms out to the sides. Turn your left foot out and your right foot in, then bend to the left, reaching for your ankle or hand. Hold the position for a few seconds, then release. Repeat on the other side.
The Warrior Pose: This pose helps to stretch the hips, thighs, and ankles. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Turn your right foot out and your left foot in. Extend your arms out to the sides and bend to the right, reaching for your ankle or hand. Hold the position for a few seconds, then release. Repeat on the other side.
The Tree Pose: This pose helps to improve balance and focus. Stand with your feet together. Bend your left knee and place your left foot against your right inner thigh. Extend your arms out to the sides. Hold the position for a few seconds, then release. Repeat on the other side.
The Half Lord of the Fishes Pose: This pose helps to stretch the hips and glutes. Sit with your spine straight and your legs bent. Place your left ankle on your right thigh and twist to the right. Reach your right arm behind you and hold your left elbow with your right hand. Hold the position for a few seconds, then release. Repeat on the other side.
The Cat-Cow Pose: This pose helps to stretch the back and neck. Start on all fours with your spine and head straight. Inhale, then arch your back and look up at the sky. Exhale, then round your back and tuck your chin to your chest. Hold the position for a few seconds, then release.
Half Pigeon Yoga Pose
Half pigeon is a deep hip opener that stretches the hip flexors, groin, and psoas muscles. It is also a great way to release tension in the IT band.
To do half pigeon pose, start in a low lunge position with your right foot in front of your left. Bring your left knee to the floor and slowly lower your left hip to the floor. Slide your right leg back and place your right ankle on top of your left thigh. Rest your hands on the floor in front of you.
Stay here for a few breaths, then slowly lift your torso up and switch sides.
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