Partner 1 inhales and lifts his or her torso parallel to the floor as Partner 2 exhales and goes deeper into the forward bend. 

Then Partner 2 inhales and lifts his or her chest parallel to the floor and Partner 1 folds down into the forward bend. 

Take your time to feel and listen to your partner in order to maintain your balance.  Work for 1-2 minutes before carefully coming up together.

Partners Child’s & Fish Pose.

Partner 1 comes into Child’s pose with blanket under his or her legs.

Partner 2 sit on Partner 1’s buttocks, facing away from partner. 

Partner 2 slowly rolls back over Partner 1, moving with awareness, especially if Partner 2 is heavier.

Once Partner 2 is all the way back, hang out for 6-10 breaths, then Partner 2 takes his or her arms overhead and Partner 1 reaches up and holds Partner 2’s wrists and slowly lengthens his or her arms out. 

Gentle verbal feedback is good here!

To come out, Partner 2 remains passive while Partner 1 uses his or  her hands under shoulders to push up to sitting as Partner 2 slides off Partner 1.  Both partners should then sit back to back for a few breaths before changing to second side.