YOGA FOR TWO: POSES FOR BEGINNERS, PHOTO

Not so long ago in the modern lexicon, the word "Challenge" appeared, which is English, which means "challenge." If with this word almost everything is clear, then the concept of "yoga callings" turns many into a stupor, since many people have no clue about such activities. Therefore, in order to understand the meaning and start practicing yoga, you need to become more familiar with incomprehensible formulations and existing exercises.

What does yoga challenge mean and its benefits?

This concept means a kind of marathon, with different tasks for the implementation of exercises with elements of yoga. At the moment, such yoga is widespread on social networks, where people post photos of their achievements daily.

It is also worth knowing that this direction has its own organizers, who are called hosts. Every day they post various postures, detailed descriptions and recommendations to them on their pages. after which each participant of such a marathon should repeat the exercise proposed by the host, take a picture of its implementation, and put a confirmation photo on its page.

Most of the organizers encourage participants with inexpensive gifts that performed the exercise best of all, or just surprised. However, it should be borne in mind that the main goal of the hosts is to develop their social page. As for the participants, in addition to encouraging prizes for them there are other important advantages, which are as follows:

useful recommendations for completing assignments;
daily free tuition;
a wide range of different exercises;
a need (habit) is developed for daily activities;
meeting and chatting with new people.

As for yoga itself, it has the following positive actions on the person engaged in it:

helps to improve flexibility;
helps to cope with obesity;
relieves spinal curvature, which in turn has a direct impact on posture;
calms the nervous system, helps get rid of stress and depression;
boosts the immune system.

In turn, yoga challenge for two contributes to the convergence of people.

Basic rules for pairing

In order not to get injured when performing tasks, a person must first of all be physically prepared. Otherwise, you need to start training with lighter exercises.

To engage in such a hobby, you need access to the Internet, and corresponding registration in social networks, where such events are held. In addition, you need to take care of the availability of a special mat, and comfortable sportswear.

Since all the proposed exercises will provide for two people, you need to find a pair. In this case, the ideal option would be a husband with his wife, or a guy with a girl. You also need to have the technical ability to make high-quality photo or video shooting.

When performing yoga exercises (asanas) it is necessary to follow the following basic rules:

All proposed asanas should be performed without sudden movements.
Each movement should be recorded correct breathing (one exhale for three breaths).
To concentrate all your thoughts on doing asanas, that is, to listen only to your body. In this case, it is very important to exclude extraneous sounds and other distractions.
All classes should bring only satisfaction. Therefore it is impossible to overstrain the muscles.

Exercises for steam room yoga challenge

In this case, depending on the preparedness, all existing asanas are divided into the following categories:

newcomers;
physically trained people;
professionals.

For each category has its own individual exercises.

For newbies

The following asanas are considered the most common and easily accomplished:

Double breathing To perform this task, partners need to sit on the mat, and it is convenient to lean on each other's backs. Then one participant takes a deep breath, and the second one makes an exhalation. Continue such breathing exercises should be within three to five minutes. In this case, the most important thing is to feel each other's breathing, and the rhythm is not brought down.
Entanglement partner Partners should sit in the lotus position, with the need to have their backs in contact with each other. Then both participants must simultaneously stretch upwards, then slowly and carefully turn over the left shoulder, and put the left hand on the partner’s right knee and the right hand on the left knee. Stay in this position for about five breaths, and then also gently return to the starting position. All actions of the participants should be performed in a mirror image.
Slopes. Become back to back and lean down. A standing participant to clasp the shoulders of a partner, and hang on it.
The dog is double. To one partner, make a downward inclination, and the second to alternately place your feet on his lower back for two minutes. Then you need to swap places.
Triangle. Stand back to back and spread your legs as wide as possible. Then, with your right hand, reach the left foot, and put a palm on the floor next to it. At this time, the left hand should be raised up. Thus, a straight line should come out of the hands.

For physically trained

In this case, the following more difficult exercises are recommended:

Seated lean to legs. Sit down, straighten your legs and make a forward bend. After that, the second participant lies on top of the back of the first partner.
Boat Sit opposite each other, take the partner’s right palm with the left palm, and the left palm with the right palm. Then synchronously, as high as possible to raise the legs.
Slopes. Sitting to join each other's feet, bend over, and hold hands. In this case, the legs should be as smooth as possible.
Butterfly. In a sitting position, lean on each other's backs, join each of your feet, and put your hands on your partner's legs.
Double embryo. You need to take the image of the embryo, so that the backs are in contact, then hold hands.

For professionals

For people professionally engaged in yoga, and having a good stretching the following asanas are recommended:

Dandasana. One party to sit down and stretch your legs forward. Another at this time to get near the knees of the first, spread his legs wide, and palms clasps his partner's knees. After that, he puts his feet on the hands of the sit-down mate, who in turn raises his legs until his arms are fully extended. If everything is done correctly, a square should turn out of human figures.
Soaring bow. One participant lies on his back, and raises his legs up, while they must be bent at the knees. Further, the partner, standing with his back, gently sit with his buttocks on the feet of the first participant, who must subsequently lift him. In this case, the main thing is to keep balance. And try to relax.
Bridge. A man, sitting on a rug, throws back his legs behind the back of his head. A woman at this time becomes the bridge. Then her companion puts her feet on her lap.
Dhanurasana. One of the participants gets on all fours, and the second one lies on his back and covers his legs with his hands.
Cobra. One of the partners should lie down on the stomach, and the second should be near so that the feet are located next to the hips of the first partner, who must later be held by the hands.

It is worth knowing that regardless of the category and type of exercise, all actions must be performed synchronously or alternately. Each exercise is given no more than three to five minutes, or toe — six respiratory cycles.

Exercises for children

In this case, all tasks should be easy and safe, they include the following:

Double dog. One physically prepared child gets on all fours. The second practitioner places his hands on the floor about thirty inches from the hands of the first child. Then alternately rearranges his feet on the lower back of the first.
Bridge. Children need to lie on their backs, and bend their knees. In this case, the feet should be located as close as possible to the pelvis. Arms bend and place over his shoulders. Gently lift the middle part of the body, thus becoming on the gymnastic bridge.