If you're looking for a way to increase flexibility in your spine and also get an amazing stretch in your lower back, then grab a friend and try Child Cobra. The person on the bottom is the one benefiting the most from this partner pose, since the person on top is pressing all her weight into his hips and back.
For a detailed explanation of how to get into this read more.
- Partner #1 (man) begins in Child's Pose with his arms extended out in front of him.
- Partner #2 (woman) gets into Downward Facing Dog, with her hands on Partner #1's hips.
I love partner yoga poses that allow you to use your partner's body to help you relax and Supported Shoulderstand Child's Pose is one of those poses. It's similar to
Double Child, but I like this one better because partners alternate between doing an energetic inversion and a lower-back stretch.
Want to know how to do this pose.
Anytime you need to release your lower back, rest your arms, or take a break in a yoga class, Child's Pose is for you. Folding your body into a little ball makes you feel calm, safe, and relaxed.
Sanskrit Name: Balasana
English Translation: Child Pose
Also Called: Child's Pose
There are many variations to this pose, so to hear about them read more
- Kneel on your mat with your knees hips-width distance apart, and your big toes touching behind you.
While it's true that many
Partner Yoga poses can help you get a deeper stretch, another benefit is the emotional support you share. Energy can be passed and received between you, so doing a pose with someone can instill a sense of joy and serenity. This one, called Double Child, will help to relieve stress and calm the mind.
- Partner one (blue shirt) and partner two (tan shirt) kneel down on a mat with their feet touching.
- Both partners come into Child's Pose and hold hands.
- They remain here for at least five breaths, allowing the lower back, hips, and shoulders to release.
- After they've had enough, both partners slowly sit up.
I know this pose doesn't look like much, but it's one of those things that you just have to try.
Doing stretches for your back not only feels good physically, but they are also energetically stimulating. Backbends open the muscles near your heart. This is the location of your
4th chakra which is associated with love and compassion.
