What is Couples Yoga

Think you have to work out alone to get in the zone? Think again! Couples yoga is a new type of workout that has been sweeping the nation—but why wouldn’t it? Couples yoga is a great opportunity for significant others to sweat together (which, believe it or not, can really heat up a relationship!).

But what is couple’s yoga exactly? Is it awkward? And most importantly, will it really tone and sculpt my body? Hitch Fit is here to tell you!

What is couples yoga?
Couples yoga, also known as partner yoga, is a series of postures that you and your partner can do together to enhance flexibility, build muscle and tone up. The best part about couples yoga is that it gives you the opportunity to work together to get fit. With couples yoga, you don’t have to go at it alone! Trust us—time will go by a lot faster when you work out with someone else!!

Why give couples yoga a shot?
It certainly doesn’t hurt to try!! Here are the 3 reasons we recommend couples yoga:

• Partner yoga helps us cultivate healthy relationships. It gives us better self-awareness and the consciousness of being one with another human being. Couples yoga allows partners to rely on one another and act in harmony (which may not happen often!!).
• Partner yoga provides less strain on the body (in comparison to running or lifting weights). That means that you get a positive workout without breaking your body down. Try couples yoga once a week to help you recover from the tough workouts.
• It’s different! Many of you fitness buffs out there may have never tried couples yoga before. So, if you’re bored with your current routine, it doesn’t hurt to give couples yoga a shot.

So…is couples yoga awkward?
No!!! The great thing about yoga is that there are different moves and postures made for varying levels of experience. If you and your partner are new to couples yoga, try the beginner’s moves. Most of these postures will be fairly simple, however, when held for a long period of time, will help you tone up and slim down.

There’s nothing to be embarrassed about! Yoga studios are calm, spiritual places where you should feel at peace—not stressed. If you at any time feel embarrassed or awkward with your partner, take a deep breath and remember: a lot of people are new to couples yoga!!

Whether couples yoga is or isn’t for you is your own choice. But it doesn’t hurt to give it a try! And who knows? In no time, you and your partner may be professionals…like these two: