Joining Hearts

Think of your heart as the center of universal peace. Why not extend the peace you have in your heart to those in need by sharing your yoga practice with everyone? Novices and skeptics, lovers and friends, long time practitioners and those who think they “can’t do yoga” because of age, infirmity or injury; YOU know that this unlikely group will benefit from each others’ knowledge and experiences. Share your love of yoga in all its aspects with EVERYONE.

It is so uncommon these days to experience multi generational gatherings yet it is exactly this type of gathering that is so beneficial to our understanding of how “ONE” we are in the Cosmos. Clear a space in your home or locally. Should you be a Yoga Instructor, you could hold a special workshop, but don’t let your lack of experience cause you to shy away from organizing a practice, just practice what you know. Share what you have. Keep it simple.

Partner yoga can be a great way to start. There are so many easy ways to gently physically connect with one another and share healing touch that with a little preparation all can benefit greatly. Just let go and follow the goodness in your own heart. Partner Yoga can be as simple as joining hands in Tadasana.

One of our favorite partner poses is Balasana (Child’s Pose) combined with Matsyasana (Fish Pose), as the “Fish” is truly opening their heart while draping their body over the “Child”. Try it. The first partner assumes Balasana in whatever depth is right for them. The second partner backs up to them back to back with their legs extended and slowly with elbows on the ground so they are able to control the weight, lays down spine to spine on top of the Balasana partner. Partner number two is now in Matsyasana. As with all partner poses, be aware of the ability of your partner and have signals to time your pose. Always enter and exit the pose slowly with intention. Children love this pose. (More about that in the next blog.)

So for today, make a new friend with a partner pose.
Share. And share, and then share some more; because it is only in giving that we are truly able to receive.

For more information about Partner Yoga:
Partner Yoga: Making Contact for Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Growth
Cain Carroll & Lori Kimata, N.D.
www.rodalebooks.com