Plus expert tips for you and your boo to get the most out of each pose
Doing yoga with your partner can be an incredible experience that fortifies your bond, improves your communication, and nourishes your minds and bodies. But where should you start with couples yoga, or where can you go once you’ve mastered the basic positions? We’ve put together the ultimate list of couples yoga positions for beginners , intermediate practitioners , and advanced yoga masters . Plus, we’ve included expert insight from yoga therapist and instructor Elaine Oyang and certified yoga therapist and educator Susana Jones, C-IAYT.
Easiest Couples Yoga Positions
- Partner Breathing: Sit cross-legged with your partner’s back against yours. Breathe in and out for 3-5 minutes.
- Partner Savasana: Lie on your backs and hold hands. Relax deeply into this position for 5-10 minutes.
- Seated Side Bend: Sit cross-legged and back-to-back. Align your arms on one side, then lift your arms above your head and bend to the opposite side.
- Yab Yum: Have one partner sit cross-legged while the other sits on their thighs with ankles crossed behind their back. Synchronize your breathing.
- Standing Backbend: Stand, face your partner, and hold their forearms. Lean backward and open up your chest.
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