Medium Yoga Poses For 2
People
No matter your yoga experience, there are always new poses to try. Partner yoga is a fun and challenging way to deepen your practice and connect with another person. Here are a few medium yoga poses for 2 people.
1. Seated Cat-Cow
This pose is a great way to start off your practice. It warms up your spine and gets you both moving.
To do this pose:
Sit facing your partner, with your knees bent and touching.
Inhale, and as you exhale, arch your back and drop your head.
Inhale and look up, and as you exhale, round your back and tuck your chin.
Repeat for 10-15 breaths.
2. Low Lunge with Twist
This is a great pose to open your hips and get your spine moving.
To do this pose:
Stand in a low lunge position, with your back knee on the ground.
Your partner should be standing behind you, with their hands on your hips.
Inhale and twist to the right, and then exhale and twist to the left.
Repeat for 10-15 breaths.
3. Downward Dog with Partner
This pose is a great way to open your shoulders and get your heart rate up.
To do this pose:
Start in downward dog position.
Your partner should be in a plank position, with their hands on your hips.
Inhale and lift your hips high, and then exhale and lower them.
Repeat for 10-15 breaths.
4. King Pigeon Pose
This pose is a great way to stretch your hips and glutes.
To do this pose:
Start in a runner’s lunge position, with your back knee on the ground.
Your partner should be in a seated position behind you, with their legs crossed.
Place your hands on the ground, and slowly fold forward.
Your partner should place their hands on your back and gently push you forward.
Hold for 10-15 breaths.
5. Bridge Pose
This pose is a great way to stretch your chest and hips.
To do this pose:
Lie on your back, with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
Your partner should be standing in front of you, with their hands on your hips.
Inhale and lift your hips off the ground, and then exhale and lower them.
Repeat for 10-15 breaths.
6. Child’s Pose
This pose is a great way to end your practice and relax your body.
To do this pose:
Start in a kneeling position.
Your partner should be in a seated position behind you, with their legs crossed.
Fold forward, and place your forehead on the ground.
Your partner should place their hands on your back and gently push you forward.
Stay in this pose for 10-15 breaths.
Yoga Rabbit Pose
(Sanskrit: Utthan Pristhasana)
The Yoga Rabbit Pose is an asana that is derived from the Utthan Pristhasana. This asana is a beginner level back bending pose that helps to open the chest and shoulders.
To perform the Yoga Rabbit Pose, start in a kneeling position with your palms flat on the floor in front of you. Place your right ankle on your left thigh, and press your hips forward. Reach your arms up and clasp your hands together. Gently press your chest toward your thighs, and hold for five breaths.
The Yoga Rabbit Pose is an excellent pose for beginners. It helps to open the chest and shoulders, and it is a great way to start your day.
Dog Yoga Pose
The dog yoga pose is a pose that is meant to mimic the way a dog sits. This pose is a great way to open up the hips and the back.
To do the dog yoga pose, you will need to start in a seated position. Then, you will need to bring your feet together and let your knees fall to the side. From here, you can reach your arms out in front of you and then slowly lower yourself down to the ground. You can stay here for a few breaths, or you can reach your arms out to the side and lower yourself down into a child’s pose.
The Crane Yoga Pose
is a challenging pose that is not for beginners. It is a deep backbend that stretches the spine, chest and shoulders. It also strengthens the arms and legs.
To do the Crane Pose, start in Downward-Facing Dog. Step your right foot forward between your hands, then lift your left leg up and back, so your left thigh is parallel to the floor. Keep your left knee bent and your left heel close to your butt. Reach your right arm forward and clasp your left hand to your right elbow.
Now slowly lift your torso and hips up and forward, and extend your left leg straight back. Keep your head and neck in line with your spine. Hold for a few breaths, then release and switch sides.
The Crane Pose is a challenging pose that is not for beginners. It is a deep backbend that stretches the spine, chest and shoulders. It also strengthens the arms and legs.
To do the Crane Pose, start in Downward-Facing Dog. Step your right foot forward between your hands, then lift your left leg up and back, so your left thigh is parallel to the floor. Keep your left knee bent and your left heel close to your butt. Reach your right arm forward and clasp your left hand to your right elbow.
Now slowly lift your torso and hips up and forward, and extend your left leg straight back. Keep your head and neck in line with your spine. Hold for a few breaths, then release and switch sides.
Yoga The Tree Pose
(Vrksasana)
The tree pose is a yoga posture that is named for the resemblance of the pose to a tree. The tree pose is a standing balance pose that develops strength, focus, and balance. The tree pose is also a great pose for improving circulation and calming the mind.
The tree pose is a great pose to improve balance. In order to stay in the pose, you must focus on keeping your balance. This focus and concentration helps to improve balance in other areas of your life.
The tree pose is also a great pose for developing strength. You must use your leg and core muscles to stay in the pose. This helps to build strength in these areas.
The tree pose is also a great pose for calming the mind. When you are in the pose, you must focus on your balance and breath. This focus helps to calm the mind.
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