10 Creative 2 Person Yoga Poses for a Fun and Challenging Workout
Are you tired of the same old yoga routine? Do you want to spice up your workout and add some excitement to your practice? Look no further than these 10 creative 2 person yoga poses that will take your yoga game to the next level.
1. Double Downward Dog
Start in downward dog with your partner in front of you. Your partner then steps onto your back, placing their feet in between your hands, and comes into downward dog as well. This pose helps to deepen the stretch in your hamstrings and shoulders.
2. Partner Boat Pose
Sit facing your partner with your knees bent and feet on the ground. Hold onto each other’s forearms and lift your legs up, straightening them as much as possible. This pose strengthens your core and challenges your balance.
3. Partner Tree Pose
Stand facing your partner and hold onto their hand. Shift your weight onto one foot and bring the other foot to rest on the inside of your thigh. Your partner does the same on their opposite leg. This pose improves your balance and focus.
4. Double Pigeon Pose
Sit facing your partner with your legs out straight. Your partner then folds their legs into pigeon pose, placing their ankle on top of their opposite knee. You then fold your legs into pigeon pose as well, placing your ankle on top of your partner’s ankle. This pose stretches your hips and glutes.
5. Seated Twist
Sit back to back with your partner and cross your legs. As you inhale, lengthen your spine and twist to the right, placing your left hand on your right knee and your right hand on the ground behind you. Your partner does the same on their left side. This pose improves spine mobility and digestion.
6. Partner Wheel Pose
Sit facing each other with your feet touching. Hold each other’s wrists and lift your hips up, coming into a backbend. This pose opens up your chest and strengthens your arms and shoulders.
7. Double Half Moon Pose
Stand side by side with your partner. Start to shift your weight onto your left leg as you lift your right leg up and out to the side. Your partner does the same on their right side. Reach your inside arm up towards the ceiling and hold onto your partner’s hand. This pose strengthens your legs and improves your balance.
8. Double Triangle Pose
Stand facing your partner with your feet wide apart. Turn your left foot out and your right foot in. Reach your left hand towards your left ankle and your right arm up towards the ceiling. Your partner does the same on their right side. This pose stretches your hamstrings and hips.
9. Double Standing Forward Fold
Stand facing your partner and hold onto their wrists. As you exhale, fold forward, keeping your knees bent as much as needed. Your partner does the same, coming into a forward fold in front of you. This pose stretches your hamstrings and releases tension in your spine.
10. Partner Shoulderstand
Lie on your back with your legs up towards the ceiling. Your partner stands at your feet and holds onto your ankles. As you exhale, lift your hips up off the ground and come into shoulderstand. Your partner can hold onto your hips to help steady you. This pose improves circulation and relieves stress.
Adding 2 person yoga poses to your yoga practice not only adds variety but also helps to deepen your connection with your partner. Plus, it’s a fun and challenging way to work out! Give these poses a try and see the difference it can make in your yoga practice.
