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| Partner Yoga—Seated Forward Bend for Two |
Seated Forward Bend for Two:
Partner Yoga Seated Forward Bend Performing Seated Forward Bend with a partner can help you take forward bending to new reaches. It can help you surrender to a new level of physical as well as mental and emotional release.
To perform Seated Forward Bend in Partner Yoga, both partners should sit firmly on the ground, facing one another. Legs should be straight in front of the body, with the soles of each partner’s feet touching the soles of the other partner’s feet. The sit-bones of both partners should be firmly rooted on the ground.
Both partners inhale as they lift the heart center and chest, raising both arms straight up overhead, parallel to one another and alongside the ears. Synchronizing the breath, both partners exhale as they reach their arms out in front of them and hold the wrists of their partner. Continuing to inhale and exhale deeply, both partners release deeper into Seated Forward Bend. The partners continue to reach so their hands move further up their partner’s arms within their comfort level—holding on to the partner’s elbows if possible.
Rest with your partner in Seated Forward Bend for several deep, rhythmic breaths. Synchronize your breath with your partner. As you release completely into the posture of surrender, let go of all the baggage of the past. Breathe in the present moment. Remember that you cannot breathe in the past; you cannot breathe in the future; you can only breathe in the present moment. Be totally present to yourself and your partner.
Partner Yoga Seated Forward Bend Performing Seated Forward Bend with a partner can help you take forward bending to new reaches. It can help you surrender to a new level of physical as well as mental and emotional release.
To perform Seated Forward Bend in Partner Yoga, both partners should sit firmly on the ground, facing one another. Legs should be straight in front of the body, with the soles of each partner’s feet touching the soles of the other partner’s feet. The sit-bones of both partners should be firmly rooted on the ground.
Both partners inhale as they lift the heart center and chest, raising both arms straight up overhead, parallel to one another and alongside the ears. Synchronizing the breath, both partners exhale as they reach their arms out in front of them and hold the wrists of their partner. Continuing to inhale and exhale deeply, both partners release deeper into Seated Forward Bend. The partners continue to reach so their hands move further up their partner’s arms within their comfort level—holding on to the partner’s elbows if possible.
Rest with your partner in Seated Forward Bend for several deep, rhythmic breaths. Synchronize your breath with your partner. As you release completely into the posture of surrender, let go of all the baggage of the past. Breathe in the present moment. Remember that you cannot breathe in the past; you cannot breathe in the future; you can only breathe in the present moment. Be totally present to yourself and your partner.
When you are both ready, each partner gently releases the arms of the other partner and inhales slowly until you are both sitting upright. Each partner should take a moment to see how he or she feels after performing Seated Forward Bend with support. Thank your partner for this opportunity to share Partner Yoga, and for supporting you in being totally present and open.
