Nourishing the heart and soul in intimate relationships
through partner yoga. By Sevanti
P
erhaps the true purpose of all relationships, particularly
romantic ones, is to fine tune our understanding of who
we are and to fully experience blissful, unconditional
love. A relationship is a living experience, one that needs
carefully cultivating and maintaining; through respect,
honour, kindness and compassion.
As yogis, we may be more patient or tolerant of others when
we take time for regular quiet reflection and contemplation. Yoga
in general helps us to recognise when we have lost our internal
balance; it supports us in letting go of patterns and behaviours that
do not serve ourselves or others. It also reminds us of who we truly
are underneath all of the fluctuating thoughts and feelings – in
essence pure love and peace. Partner yoga can double the magic.Double act
Unity Partner Yoga invites two or more people to come together to
share a deep, restorative, sacred and awakening practice where we
breathe, meditate, move and rest together. Experiencing a shared
yoga practice with your beloved can truly enhance your authenticTWO’S COMPANY
connection, resonating peacefully together through heart opening
and compassionate intention.
Couples can begin by enjoying the simplicity of supporting each
other spine-to-spine, tuning in to each other’s warmth, breathing and
energy vibration. As we melt into deep meditation together, perhaps
through mantra or gentle swaying/circling and flowing back and
forth as one, we can find our own organic, unique flowing dance.
Shared postures then vary through seated twists, lateral openings,
forward and backward bending supports, inversions, balances and
standing poses. Most of the shared practice is mutual and accessible
to all, which allows a diverse range of people to be able to benefit
without feeling they are not flexible or strong enough. There are
also opportunities for applying careful pressure in certain postures
to enable one’s partner to deepen into their movement, a little like
Thai yoga massage. Other types of acupressure massage, hands on
healing, rocking and gentle limb rotation and movement also make
for a thorough, caring practice. We experience all of the usual yogic
benefits, but further enhanced when we join together; we gain deep
strength, stamina and softness.LOVE YOGA&