Things You'll Need:
- Yoga mat
- Loose, comfortable clothing
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Step 1
Kneel down on the mat, placing the tops of your feet on the floor, and lift your torso, lengthening the spine from your tailbone to your neck. Make sure that your body, other than your lower legs, is straight and perpendicular to the floor.
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Step 2
Kneel: Have you partner come down on the mat behind you, kneeling in much the same way as you, and then draw his toes together. He should then sit back on his heels and spread his knees about as wide as his hips.
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Step 3
Allow your partner to place his forehead on the floor between your lower legs as he lengthens his spine from his neck down to his tailbone. Once in position, he should rest his elbows on the floor to the outside of your ankles and wrap his hands around your knees—his right hand takes hold of your right knee and his left hand takes hold of your left knee. Depending on your partner’s height, the position of the arms may vary slightly.
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Step 4
Lift: From child pose, your partner will lift his hips away from his heels, keeping his forehead on the mat, until his thighs are perpendicular to the floor.
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Step 5
Lift your torso up and lean toward your partner, placing your back on top of your partner’s back. As you move, open your chest and draw your arms to your ears, extending them straight out from your shoulders to your wrists. At the same time, let your head fall back slightly, keeping your throat soft.
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Step 6
Hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds, breathing evenly and easily, before coming back to center.
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Step 7
Switch positions and repeat Steps 1 through 7.
