Lovers' Yoga: Soothing Stretches for Two
Darrin Zeer
Language: English
Pages: 28
ISBN: B01M04828S
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Best-selling author Darrin Zeer knows it takes two to tango—and two to yoga! His latest winner, Lovers' Yoga, shows how easy it is for couples to indulge in nurturing, soothing partner exercises to relax, rejuvenate, and create deep, lasting bonds. Delightfully illustrated, this little handbook outlines 60 surprisingly simple stretches organized into five chapters: Playful, Powerful, Peaceful, Patient, and Passionate. The exercises build on one another, so couples can indulge in one stretch, a chapter sequence, or the entire book from beginning to end. Whether time allows for a few minutes or a few hours, Lovers' Yoga aims to renew the connection and reignite the passion.
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hold. Gently massage up and down your partner’s spine. Take 5 deep breaths together and then switch positions. Advanced moves: Partner 1: Remains in the downward-dog position with Partner 2 standing away in front of his or her head. Partner 2: Slowly drape yourself face up over your partner’s back into a backbend. Make sure your weight is not too heavy for your partner. Stretch your arms overhead to increase the stretch. Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from a friend’s forehead.
receiver’s feet on your belly. Slowly let the receiver’s knees drop in opposite directions. Use your legs as a support under his or her legs. Ask the receiver if he or she wants more or less of a stretch. To increase the stretch, press your elbows on his or her legs. Have the receiver take 10 or more deep breaths. Very slowly and gently raise the receiver’s knees back together. Hip Bend Giver: Sit with your legs crossed or straight. Have the receiver lie on his or her back. Cross the
lift it straight up. Place your left hand on the receiver’s right heel and push forward. Brace the front of the receiver’s right knee with your right hand. Make sure the receiver’s right knee is held straight, and push his or her leg forward to increase the stretch. Have the receiver take five or more deep breathes. Slowly and gently release, then stretch the receiver’s other leg. A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers. —Socrates Romantic Roll Giver: Sit kneeling or
gently holding your partner motionless. Caring Cradle Giver: Have the receiver lie back in the water and relax. Cradle the receiver in your arms, keeping his or her mouth and eyes above water. Gently hold the receiver’s head with one arm and use your other arm to rock and massage the receiver’s back. Go slowly and let the water do the work for you. Ask the receiver to keep his or her eyes closed and simply breathe and let go of control. The Happy Couple Lovers’ Yoga is a fun adventure—a
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