Good Morning, it’s Sunday, 24 November and we’re getting you ready for the holidays with traditions & recipes from Black Thanksgivings, why Spike Lee is visiting Saudi Arabia and where you can taste lab-grown meat in East Asia. Holidays are not just about games or movie time, doing some light exercise is also a fun way to connect so we’re sharing some easy yoga poses for two.
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Partner yoga has several benefits and poses you can try with a sibling, a friend, or a romantic partner. To take us through this form of yoga and its unique requirements, we spoke to Mansi Maheta, a certified yoga and mindfulness teacher.
Beginner-friendly
Helps release tension from your spine.
Improves circulation and encourages openness and communication as you twist toward each other.
Intermediate-level
This involves facing your partner while kneeling and interlocking your arms by holding each other at the elbow.
It opens up the heart chakra and helps with emotional release.
Advanced-level
Strengthens the core and legs, requiring full engagement and focus from both participants.
Builds strength, confidence, and deep trust between two people.
