Nowadays it seems that everyone practices yoga; whether it’s fast-paced, hot, slow, or somewhere in between, yoga has definitely gone mainstream.
Regardless of how and why you practice, practicing yoga with a partner creates a connection that transcends talking, allowing body and mind to mingle.
While many know that yoga slims and tightens the body and infuses the mind and spirit with balance and calm, yoga is more than a flexibility-making Om session. According to Beverly Whipple, Ph.D., certified sex researcher, and co-author of The G Spot: And Other Discoveries About Human Sexuality (Owl Books, 2005), certain positions, like Eagle pose, direct blood flow to your pelvis, creating a warm and relaxed sensation, and increasing desire and arousal. In fact, the rush of blood to the nether regions can leave students feeling slightly “turned on” in class – a natural and very normal reaction.
In addition to increased blood flow, several poses also help strengthen the pelvic floor by contracting and holding muscles that you wouldn’t access as easily while, say, running on the treadmill. According to Whipple, “there is a positive correlation between the strength of the pelvic muscles and women’s orgasmic response – the stronger the pelvic floor, the better chances of orgasm.”
Dr. Craig Aaron, co-author of Yoga for Regular Guys (YRG; Quirk Books, 2005), acknowledges that, “the deep stretching, moving, and breathing in traditional hatha yoga classes, and our version called YRG, helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Put quite simply, this portion of our nervous system is known as the breed and feed system. It is responsible for the proper function of the digestive and reproductive systems. So, if this part of your nervous system is turned on, so are you!” But, Aaron reminds us that in order to feel more turned on it is important to first feel relaxed. “YRG and yoga classes will leave people more relaxed and less fatigued, with increased range of motion in their joints, and increased nerve and blood flow to all parts of the body. This sounds like a prescription for a better sex life to me! It’s all about the flow!” adds Aaron.
Imagine taking those benefits and adding your “significant other” into the mix, bending, posing, and flowing beside you, mat by mat. Darrin Zeer, author of Lovers’ Yoga (Chronicle Books, 2005) believes that, “Yoga effortlessly helps couples to relax, get more intimate, playful, and sensual with each other.” Sometimes the stress of work and life seems to overshadow our personal relationships. At the end of a long day, just the thought of giving more of the self can feel exhausting. Practicing yoga with your partner allows you to nurture yourself, your lover, and your relationship as a whole. Zeer, and his partner, have lead hundreds of couples in Lovers’ Yoga classes and find that, “Yoga is an incredibly rewarding way to spend time with your lover. When two people stretch together, their bodies melt each other’s tightness and tension. Simply by staying present with your partner moment by moment and breathing in unison, a loving, sensual, playful connection blossoms.”
Yoga, however, isn’t just a mode to increase the sensation from intercourse. Whipple believes that, “Sex is not just about the genitals. It encompasses the entire person – emotionally, spiritually, and physically.” Yoga is said to open the heart; so couple’s yoga will actually allow your heart to open, your blood to flow, and your spirit to soar with your lover.
Lovers’ Yoga Vows
You can repeat these vows silently or aloud before you begin your Lovers’ Yoga session.
1. I am grateful for this time with you.
2. I will support you in these poses with care.
3. I will listen to and follow your every request.
4. I will clearly communicate my needs.
5. I love and respect you.
STANDING LOVERS’ YOGA POSES:
Tree Together Stand side-by-side. Lift your outside leg up, and place your foot on your inside upper thigh. If your foot slips, you can hold it up with your hand. Wrap your inside arm around your partner’s waist and hold for balance and support. Stand tall, and feel your head rise toward the sky. Breathe in unison, and relax into the pose. Take 5 deep breaths. Switch sides with your partner, and stretch the other leg.
Happy Hug Stand facing each other with toes touching. Hug! Relax deeply into your partner’s embrace. Breathe 5 long, deep breaths in unison with your partner. Let stress and tension fall away.
SITTING LOVERS’ YOGA POSES:
Tantric Twist Sit back-to-back, with legs crossed. Keep your lower backs as close together as possible. Twist around to your left. Place your left hand on your partner’s right knee. Place your right hand on your own left knee. Look behind you and relax your neck. Pull firmly on your partner’s knee. Take 5 deep breaths. Switch directions and repeat.
Window to the Soul Sit face-to-face, with legs crossed. Rest your hands on your partner’s lap and look into his or her left eye. Sit up straight and breathe in unison. Gently squeezing your partner’s leg or arm will help you stay alert and focused. Simply look at each other. Laughing is permitted! Don’t be afraid of tender moments as well. Take 5 deep breaths together.
Loving Lap Hug Sit down facing each other. You both can loosely wrap your legs around each other. Sit closely together and hug. Close your eyes and take 5 or more deep breaths together. Feel the love and profound intimacy unfold.
Spooning Savasana The ultimate pose to melt into each other! Lie down with one partner behind the other. The partner in back can hug the partner in front. (Whomever needs the most nurturing should lie in front.) Breathe and relax, without any expectations. Your bodies will naturally connect together. Breathe in unison 10 or more times.
Sequence courtesy of www.LoversYoga.com
COUPLES YOGA AT SPAS
A spa retreat is a wonderful way to experience a couples’ yoga class. With thoughts of work, stress, and schedules out of sight and out of mind, you can really focus on your partner and tap into your sexual and sensual energy.
Rancho La Puerta, in Tecate, Mexico, regularly features Dr. Beverly Whipple as a guest speaker. Whipple holds couples’ weeks that focus on yoga and meditation, sex and sexuality, and an array of other couples-oriented classes and lectures including cooking, dance, and music. www.rancholapuerta.com
Miraval Life in Balance Resort in Tucson, Arizona, offers Sexuality and Vitality Programs to nurture sexuality and intimacy by bringing balance and consciousness to the body, mind, and spirit. www.miravalresort.com
Lovers’ Yoga Retreats take place throughout the year at various resorts around the world, including Costa Rica, Vancouver, San Diego, and Hawaii. The two- to seven-day getaways encourage intimacy, and emotional and physical connection through daily Lovers’ Yoga classes, massage, meditation, and activities. www.LoversYoga.com
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