Couple Yoga Positions

1. Seated Cat-Cow

• Sit back-to-back with your partner, legs crossed.
• Inhale and arch your back, opening your chest (Cow Pose).
• Exhale and round your back, tucking your chin to your chest (Cat Pose).
• Synchronize your movements with your partner.

2. Double Downward Dog

• One partner starts in Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana).
• The second partner places their hands a few feet in front of the first partner and steps one foot at a time onto the lower back or hips of the first partner, coming into an L-shaped Downward Dog.
• Ensure good communication to maintain balance and safety.

3. Partner Forward Fold

• Sit facing each other with legs extended and feet touching.
• Hold each other's wrists or hands.
• One partner leans back, pulling the other partner forward into a gentle forward fold.
• Switch roles after a few breaths.

4. Double Tree Pose

• Stand side by side, about an arm’s length apart.
• Each partner lifts the foot closest to the other and places it on the inside of the opposite thigh or calf.
• Reach out and hold each other’s hands or wrap your arms around each other’s waists for support.
• Raise the other hand towards the sky or place it in a prayer position.

5. Partner Boat Pose

• Sit facing each other with knees bent and toes touching.
• Hold each other’s wrists or hands.
• Lift your feet off the ground and press the soles of your feet together, straightening your legs to form a V shape.
• Engage your core to maintain balance.

6. Back-to-Back Chair Pose

• Stand back-to-back with your partner.
• Interlace your arms at the elbows.
• Walk your feet forward a few steps and lower into a seated position, as if sitting in an imaginary chair.
• Hold the pose for a few breaths, then slowly stand up together.

7. Partner Camel Pose

• One partner kneels on the mat and performs Camel Pose (Ustrasana).
• The other partner stands behind, providing support by holding the kneeling partner's shoulders or back.
• The standing partner can gently guide the kneeling partner deeper into the backbend.

8. Double Plank Pose

• One partner starts in a high plank position.
• The second partner carefully places their feet on the lower back or hips of the first partner and comes into their own plank position, stacking one plank on top of the other.
• Communicate clearly and ensure both partners are comfortable and stable.

Tips for Practicing Couple Yoga

• Communication: Constantly communicate with your partner to ensure both are comfortable and safe.
• Breath Synchronization: Try to synchronize your breath to enhance connection and flow.
• Warm-Up: Warm up individually before attempting partner poses to prevent injury.
• Support: Provide mutual support and encouragement, helping each other maintain balance and alignment.
• Start Simple: Begin with simple poses and gradually progress to more challenging ones as you build trust and experience.

Practicing couple yoga can strengthen your relationship and enhance your physical and emotional connection. Enjoy the experience and have fun exploring new poses together!