| When my sister's marriage started going into a rut she | | | | to read each other's energy and how to be supportive |
| wanted to find something new and fun for her and her | | | | of one another. |
| husband to do together. Out of the many activities she | | | | • Look for yoga studios that are offering |
| considered, yoga for couples was at the top of her list. | | | | introductory discount packages or even free trial |
| The problem was, she had no idea exactly what yoga | | | | classes. Yoga can be expensive and you don't want |
| entailed or how to join a class. How can couple's yoga | | | | to invest a lot of money in yoga for couples until you're |
| help you and your partner and how do you get | | | | sure both you and your partner will enjoy it. |
| started? | | | | • Make sure you communicate with your yoga |
| • Before you even consider yoga for couples, you | | | | instructor about what you and your partner expect |
| need to understand that it is not the magic solution to | | | | from your classes. He or she will be able to tell you |
| all relationship problems. If you're looking for something | | | | whether or not the particular classes they offer are a |
| fun to do with your partner or something that will offer | | | | good fit for your personal needs. |
| you and your partner better relationship skills then go | | | | • Don't assume that you and your partner will |
| for it, but don't assume yoga classes will make all of | | | | become yoga experts overnight. Yoga takes time and |
| your relationship troubles go away. | | | | practice to master. First focus on going to class to |
| • Don't sign up for yoga classes without telling your | | | | have fun and relax. The experience will come with |
| partner first. To get the most out of couple's yoga | | | | time. |
| classes both you and your partner have to want to | | | | Yoga for couples can be a great way for you and |
| participate. If you put your partner on the spot without | | | | your partner to improve your communication skills and |
| discussing it, the plan may backfire. | | | | can help you learn to support one another in a whole |
| • Before you go to your first couple's yoga class, | | | | new way. While it is not the be-all-end-all of relationship |
| know what to expect. Yoga for couples isn't just | | | | fixes, it is a wonderful way to spend time with your |
| about exercise. It's about learning to communicate, how | | | | partner doing something you both enjoy. |