Couples who stay together, eventually fight with each other. Marital bliss is usually interspersed with periods of unrest which takes a huge emotional toll on the partners and the people in their lives. Although counseling has been the professional recommendation up until now to guide the couple back to their loving ways, many counselors who have personally benefitted from the power of Yoga have turned evangelists, take to the mat for healing relationships.
The magic of synchronization of breath, assisting each other achieve the perfect asana and flow of vinyasa, or linking the bodies together in one pose are some of the key features of Partner Yoga. Complete cooperation born out of communication rebuilds dialogue, trust through the shared experience path.
A verbal therapy appeals to the intellectual mind where perspective changes are achieved through conversations, but an experiential therapy such as Partner Yoga that depends on the complete use of body puts the mind and the body in harmony achieving the prescribed asanas while being intimately aware of the physical sensations. This psycho-somatic therapy is backed by research too with established reduction of stress, depression, and anxiety. The closeness and intimacy also lead to enhanced positive sexual tension, expression, and experience. Improved communication, intimacy, and satisfaction in the framework of all great relationships.
The worst enemy of any relationship is building a shell around oneself and defending their own behavior without being open to empathy. When intertwined in complex asana where the success of the asana and vinyasa depends on the complete cooperation and synchronicity of the couple, softening the stance about each other creating a sense of compassion and love. This then encompasses their everyday communications improving the relationship quotient. Yoga is the essence of the body, breathe and movement putting the practitioners at ease with themselves, their partner, and the universe at large, moving away from the reactionary bent of mind to the expressive mind.
Partner Yoga is an experiential exercise that helps reconcile communication gaps, conflict, and grief. To reap the maximum benefit of this, the couples don’t even have to experience the practice of Yoga. The physical fitness level needed is also not challenging with the only requirement is to show up for working on the relationship, for you and your partner. The nonverbal behavior cues of movement help unravel the physical and mental dynamics of the couple.
Locked in an asana, you are forced to speak up to your partner to relieve the discomfort creating a habit of open dialogue and a sense of safety knowing your partner has your back when the going gets tough.
The expert Yoga gurus at Red Earth Gokarna, a wellness, wellbeing retreat on a secluded beach away from the din of city life are proficient in Partner Yoga among other forms of Yoga. The Yoga Teacher Training programs at Red Earth Gokarna have globally sought after. Even if your relationship is not on the rocks, a wonderful holiday to explore Partner Yoga and more is a great investment in your relationship.
