Try out these simple yet effective partner yoga stretches to help relieve your back pain and all that stress and tension!
How many of you constantly find your lower back to be tense and tight? This could be the outcome of a long list of reasons- sleeping in an awkward position, over-sleeping, carrying heavy bags, long hours in front of a computer, phone or TV or even bad posture to name a few.
Partner yoga is not only a great way to stretch, strengthen and cultivate balance in our bodies but it is also a wonderful way to connect and grow with others.
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What is Acrobatic Yoga?
-There are three elements to Acro.Yoga: Acrobatics, Yoga, Therapeutics
Acrobatics – The physical part of Acro.Yoga that uses gymnastic techniques to build strength, flexibility, trust, and communication.
Yoga – Reflects the physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines of Yoga.
Therapeutics – Includes Thai Massage and inversion therapy.
-There are three primary roles: Base, Flyer, and Spotter.
Base – The person lying on the ground. Main points of contact with the flyer are the feet (generally placed on the Flyer’s hips/groin) and hands.
Flyer – The person who is raised off the ground by the base. The Flyer can move into a series of dynamic positions.
Spotter – The person who assists in helping the flyer stay up or safely lower down in case of any slips and can aide in Flyer to Base/Base to Flyer communications.
Benefits of inversion:
Relieves back pain by re-hydrating the discs between your vertebra allowing for greater flexibility, shock absorption, and support.
Improve’s blood circulation which delivers fresh oxygen and nutrients to the heart and brain.
Decreases anxiety and aides in countering insomnia by releasing neurotransmitters that regulate hormones as well as relax the muscles.
About Joy Scola
Joy first fell in love in Acro- Yoga 4 years ago after first arriving in Texas. She dedicated all of her free time to practicing and eventually started teaching at the same gym she first flew in. Since moving to Austin a year later Joy has worked for various studios around town, teaches private lessons, and has hosted workshops for Lululemon featured their Studio of the Month. In addition to teaching acrobatic yoga, she is also a Hatha yoga and fitness instructor for the YouTube channel, PsycheTruth.
Joy has a deep passion for wellness and fitness to which she’s made it her life’s mission to inspire others to live a more holistic, active lifestyle.
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