5 Couple Yoga Asanas to Try Out With Bae

Either as a relaxation technique or to stretch your weary muscles and more, having a yoga routine comes with many benefits. But, did you know it is also a great way to strengthen your bond with bae?

Author, lifestyle coach and yoga-preneur Grand Master Akshar says that practising yoga with your partner is a great way to learn more about each other and have a healthy bond.

"Very often, partners get the chance to help each other out during a yoga session. This sharing of space and communication through yoga can help in creating a better framework of communication between two people. This can teach you to learn about another person’s boundaries. Once you understand this, you can start respecting the positive space in between and realize its importance in building a positive relationship," he says.

He also adds that how you interact and help each other grow on your yoga mat could well reflect how you treat each other outside of it too. So, here are his pick of asanas to include in your couple routine. Try these following poses with your partner, holding each asana for 30 seconds and repeating for 3 sets: 

 Vrikshasana

Formation of the posture

·        Begin in Samasthithi.

·        Lift your right leg off the floor and balance your  weight on your left leg

·        Place your right foot on your lift inner thigh as close to your groin as possible.

·        Support your foot with your palms to bring it in place.

·        After you find your balance, join your palms in Pranam Mudra at your heart chakra.

·        Raise your Pranam towards the sky.

·        Straighten your elbows and ensure that your head is in between your arms.

·        Repeat the same with the alternate leg

·        Hold this asana for 30 seconds

Padmasana

Formation of the posture

·        Sit in Ardha Padmasana with your right foot over your left thigh

·        Lift your left foot and place it on your right thigh facing up

·        Pull your feet closer to your hips

·        Drop your knees to the floor

·        Place your palms on your knees facing up

·        Hold the asana for a while

·        Repeat with the other leg

Breathing Methodology Inhale and exhale gently in the posture

Prapadasana (Tip Toe Pose)

Formation of the Posture

·        Begin in Malasana or Vajrasana

·        Bring your feet together to slowly lift your heels off the floor.

·        Balance your body on your toes and keep your back straight.

·        Bring your palms together and focus in between your eyebrows.

·        Stay in this pose breathing for 10-20 seconds

·        To come out of this pose, bring your heels down and come back to Malasana

·        Repeat for 3 sets

Chakrasana

Formation:

·        Fold your legs at your knees and ensure that your feet are placed firmly  on the floor

·        Place your palms next to your ears, with fingers pointing forward

·        Inhale, put pressure on your palms and legs and lift your entire body up  to form an arch

·        Allow your head to fall gently behind and keep your neck relaxed

·        Keep your body weight evenly distributed between your four limbs

Breathing Methodology Inhale while lifting the body up

Breathing Methodology Inhale and exhale gently in the posture

Vasishtasana

Formation of the posture

·        Begin with Santholanasan (Plank)

·        With your left palm firmly on the ground, remove your right hand off the floor

·        Turn your entire body to face the right side and lift your right leg off the floor and place  it over your left leg

·        Raise your right arm above and keep your fingers pointing to the sky

·        Ensure that both your knees, heels and feet are in contact with each other

·        Ensure that both arms and shoulders are in one straight line

·        Turn your head and look up at your right hand

·        Hold the asana for a while

·        Repeat the same on the left side

Breathing Methodology Inhale while lifting the body up