Sometimes while teaching a class I try to incorporate an element of joy and fun. Partner poses seem to be a great way to do that and I've had a blast watching some of my clients work together in a trusting relationship as they support each other in partner poses. Awwwww.
So I add them in here or there and almost always hear laughter and delight as the two create a beautiful shape and reap the benefits of a partner pose.
One that is accessible to most is double tree:
Amy and Christy in Double Tree on Madeline Island
For best results work with someone close to your height. Stand beside your partner with your hips together.
Lift the outside leg, bend that knee and use your hands to pull your foot up so it's pressing against your other inner thigh. You should never press into a knee joint so make sure your foot is above or below the knee. Draw your knee back to open your hips.
Wrap your arm around your partner's waist
Reach your outside arms up and stabilize yourself by rooting down on your standing foot and lengthening the spine upwards with strength in the core.
Do the other side.
Another pose that I do not recommend unless you have an advanced practice is Partner Pincha Mayurasana:
In addition they did have a spotter nearby (me) prepared to assist if things get a little hairy. But these two strong yoginis Jen and Heidi made such a beautiful shape with their partner pose that this proud teacher had to share.
Namaste.
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