{"id":9296,"date":"2018-12-12T10:50:04","date_gmt":"2018-12-12T10:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/?p=9296"},"modified":"2023-09-20T16:39:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T11:09:46","slug":"5-best-group-yoga-poses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/5-best-group-yoga-poses\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Group Yoga Poses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are quite a number of people who feel they are at their best when they are around their friends or partners. Similarly, there are a number of yoga practitioners who prefer sharing yoga mat with kindred spirits because of high motivational factor and ease of practicing the science of yoga.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Among the conventional benefits of yoga poses, there are added benefits of group yoga poses like an increase in the stretch and intensity of yoga posture because of the other partner, better balance when holding the asanas and an enhanced relationship between the two.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Given below are the five group yoga positions that you can try with your partner. Follow the instructions for correct practices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Tree Pose (Vrksasana):<\/strong> The tree pose stretches the thighs, groins and shoulders. It builds strength in ankles and calves. The stretch and strength in tree pose can be maximized by performing it in a group.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-best-group-yoga-poses-tree-pose.jpeg\" alt=\"5-best-group-yoga-poses-tree-pose\" width=\"290\" height=\"174\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cf Stand tall on a yoga mat with your partner next to you in the same position.<br \/>\n\u25cf Transfer the body weight to the left leg and breathe.<br \/>\n\u25cf Now, raise the right foot off the floor and bend the knee.<br \/>\n\u25cf Place the right foot on the inner edge of the left thigh.<br \/>\n\u25cf Both you and your partner should be balanced in the position on one leg.<br \/>\n\u25cf Wrap one arm around your partner\u2019s waist and let him\/ her do the same.<br \/>\n\u25cf Bring your one hand in front and your partner will do the same. Join the palms together.<br \/>\n\u25cf With you and your partner\u2019s hands joined, you become steadier in the pose.<br \/>\n\u25cf Take deep breaths and stay in the pose for 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Forward Bend Pose (Uttanasana):<\/strong> The pose strengthens the knees, makes spine supple, activates abdominal muscles and is therapeutic for sinusitis. It is one of the best yoga poses in group practices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-best-group-yoga-poses-forward-bend-pose.jpeg\" alt=\"5-best-group-yoga-poses-forward-bend-pose\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cf Stand with your friend in the way that your back is against his back.<br \/>\n\u25cf Widen your legs shoulder-width apart.<br \/>\n\u25cf Bend forward at the hips and keep the spine straight.<br \/>\n\u25cf Reach for your partner\u2019s arm through the legs. Deepen the stretch by grabbing your partner\u2019s elbows.<br \/>\n\u25cf Beginner level practitioners can simply extend their arms and can clasp their hands around the partner\u2019s waist.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Boat Pose (Navasana):<\/strong> Along with tons of physical benefits, the pose activates the root and sacral chakra thus granting the spiritual benefits.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-best-group-yoga-poses-boat-pose.jpeg\" alt=\"5-best-group-yoga-poses-boat-pose\" width=\"279\" height=\"181\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cf Sit on a yoga mat with your partner in front of you.<br \/>\n\u25cf Bend the knees and set the feet firmly on the ground.<br \/>\n\u25cf Balance on your sitting bones and get comfortable in the position.<br \/>\n\u25cf Extend the arms in front and grasp each other\u2019s outer side of the knees.<br \/>\n\u25cf Make sure the grasp is firm and strong.<br \/>\n\u25cf Lift the leg up in a manner such that your sole touches the sole of your partner.<br \/>\n\u25cf Simultaneously, stretch the legs up. Do the same with the other leg as well.<br \/>\n\u25cf In the final position, you and your partner\u2019s arms and leg should form the letter \u2018A.\u2019<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana):<\/strong> The forward fold pose contributes towards improved digestion, higher energy levels, mental calmness and regulated blood pressure. When practiced as the group yoga positions, the pose is equally beneficial.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-best-group-yoga-poses-seated-forward-bend-300x120.jpeg\" alt=\"5-best-group-yoga-poses-seated-forward-bend\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-best-group-yoga-poses-seated-forward-bend-300x120.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-best-group-yoga-poses-seated-forward-bend.jpeg 355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cf In this pose, make your partner sit in front of you.<br \/>\n\u25cf Stretch the legs out and keep them completely unbent.<br \/>\n\u25cf Place the feet besides the ankles of your partner\u2019s leg.<br \/>\n\u25cf Hold your partner\u2019s forearms or elbows.<br \/>\n\u25cf Bend forward keeping the spine straight.<br \/>\n\u25cf Let your partner pull your arms towards her\/him for deepening the stretch.<br \/>\n\u25cf Repeat the same movement with your partner, as he\/she bends forward.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5. Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana):<\/strong> It is one of the best group yoga poses to open the hip muscles and to stretch the inner thighs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-best-group-yoga-poses-bound-angle-pose.jpeg\" alt=\"5-best-group-yoga-poses-bound-angle-pose\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cf Sit on the floor with a straight back.<br \/>\n\u25cf Bend the knees, bring the feet closer to the pelvic bone and touch the soles together.<br \/>\n\u25cf Clasp your hands around the feet.<br \/>\n\u25cf Allow your partner to lean against you, with their back touching yours.<br \/>\n\u25cf As they lean, let them push your legs lower to the ground and knees closer to the surface.<br \/>\n\u25cf Guide your partner on the intensity of the push, so that your knees are not hurt.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Actively practice group yoga poses for double engagement, fun, and benefits.<\/p>\n<p>To know about these wonderful asanas in further detail, explore our Yoga Teacher Training In India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are quite a number of people who feel they are at their best when they are around their friends or partners. 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