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| |  | Yoga | Home » » » » The Joy of Partner Yoga | | | | | | | Description: | | Share the joys of yoga—and increase the benefits. The familiar postures of Hatha Yoga have renewed power and effectiveness when partners work together. Though all the asanas are touched upon, this comprehensive holistic program charts new ground in looking at a joint practice. There are creative interpretations for two of yogic breathing, symbolic hand gestures, mantras, and vinyasas—those special, flowing sequences of poses. For a restorative and healing workout, one person goes into repose while the other applies leans, stretches, twists, and compressions. Special advice on the art of partnering reveals how to create a positive, safe, and nurturing environment. In all the exchanges, the mutual support helps both people work better and improve alignment. Special black and white symbols representing each partner make directions easy to follow.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Mishabae Edmond | | Paperback:
| 160 pages | | Publisher:
| Sterling | | Publication Date:
| May 28, 2004 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1402710798 | | Product Length:
| 9.14 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.4 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.4 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.95 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.14 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
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19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Feels like the next step in the evolution of yoga!Apr 27, 2004
It's difficult to find anything really unique in yoga these days-But this book is it! Sure the concept of partner yoga has been presented before, But not like this. Here, the `practice' transcends to communal ceremony...as playful as you like, yet leading to sensitive, divine connection. And, it's not limited to asanas ....All maya koshas are honored: (physical/breath/ mental-emotional/ intuitive/and bliss bodies). And, I really like the descriptions of the chakras and using mudras with a partner (so creative and original).
ALSO, The photos are gorgeous! The author's writing is as eloquent and inspired as the quotes! (a `non-yoga' friend wants the book just to `look at' ) However, it also works on the practical level: guiding you through developing and varying your very own practice...gentle or more challenging.
I believe this practice is possible for any two people. I've tried it with partners not my size or degree of flexibility; just use that open mind and a blanket to adjust height. Your reward will be `Namaste' experienced throughout the practice!
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
A beautiful, heartfelt celebration of partner yogaApr 22, 2004
By Susan Mcdowell
"sarahcaroll"
This book is a real gift for those of us who love yoga!
The positions are really original and innovative, as well as gorgeous to look at. The author encourages her readers to let go of perfection and to embrace connection instead. The postures are a nice blend of both the practical and the spiritual, as well as both the simple and the more challenging. I love the chapter on Mudras (symbolic hand gestures). I've never seen examples of partnered mudras before and they are just beautiful.
The photographs are amazing as well - you just want to keep this book nearby so you can look at it regularly for inspiration. I plan to give this to friends as gifts - it's really special.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Partner Yoga ClassicMay 04, 2009
By C. Ferrin
"Bookworm"
This book was the first one I used in search of Partner Yoga poses. I love the format of the book,the completeness of the sections and the flow of this book, from breathing to vinyasas to be shared with a partner. The photography is beautifully done and along with the instructions, the reader can really get the idea of how to move into and out of the poses.
If you are going to purchase one book for Partner Yoga - this is the one I would recommend - I go back to this book over and over again!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Almost overwhelming!Feb 04, 2010
By dori mondon
"dori"
We're loving this book, though it is almost overwhelming it's so packed full of information, asanas, and sets of positions. We've actually been having a hard time putting together series, if only because you turn the page and BAM, here's even MORE you can integrate. What happens is that we either wind up sitting on the floor looking at the book and having a rather disjointed partner yoga session, or we just pick a couple of things at random and attempt to integrate them into a growing routine, because it seems near impossible to try and remember it all without looking, and looking again. Information-wise, it's my favorite partner yoga book out there right now, because it's chock-full, but we've got to figure out a better way to put it to use!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Beautiful & intimateFeb 01, 2010
By Susanne Paulovic
"Zanna"
I bought this book to broaden my partner options for public classes & found just a few things I could use. But for deepening a relationship this is fabulous!
I wished I had known how intimate the sequences were before buying
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