Too lazy to date because it’s cold? Yoga for couples helps you lose weight and increase your interest

It’s so cold in winter, so cold that I don’t want to move, and I don’t even have the energy to go out on a date! Yoga teacher Lulu and her husband Huang Zhongkun demonstrated 4 simple soothing yoga moves for two, which are somewhat similar to the popular Thai massage. Couples and spouses can learn this not only to add fun to their home, help each other burn fat and lose weight, but also to massage away fatigue!

[Back Stretch] Action 1: Sit back to back, the husband exhales and bends forward, the wife inhales and lies on the husband's back, stay and do 5 to 10 deep breaths. (Photo/Provided by 39 Health Network)

Back stretch

Efficacy: Helps stretch the back, stimulates the lymph nodes in the armpits and groin, and improves back pain.

Action 1/ Sit back to back, the husband exhales and bends forward, the wife inhales and lies on her husband's back, stay and do 5 to 10 deep breaths.

[Back Stretch] Action 2: The wife exhales and bends forward, supporting her elbows on the ground. The husband inhales and lies back on his wife's back. Stay and do 5 to 10 deep breaths. (Photo/Provided by 39 Health Network)

Action 2/ The wife exhales and bends forward, supporting her elbows on the ground. The husband inhales and lies backward on his wife's back. Stay and do 5 to 10 deep breaths.

Note: If there is a big height difference between man and woman, you can place a thick towel under the shorter hip.

【Back-comfortable style】

Effect: Relieves pain in the shoulders, neck, waist and back, and helps to exercise the inner thigh muscles.

[Back Relaxation] Action 1: The wife stretches her legs forward in a sitting position, while the husband stands astride the outside of his wife's knees, holding hands and getting ready. (Photo/Provided by 39 Health Network)

Action 1/ The wife stretches her legs forward in a sitting position, while the husband stands on the outside of his wife's knees, holding hands and getting ready.

[Back Relaxation] Action 2: After relaxing, the wife lies down with her head tilted back and her buttocks sitting on the ground, with her center of gravity supported by her husband. Stay and take 5 to 10 deep breaths. (Photo/Provided by 39 Health Network)

Action 2/ After the wife relaxes, she lies on her back with her head tilted back and her buttocks sitting on the ground. The center of gravity is supported by the husband. The husband can exercise his chest muscles and arm strength at the same time. Stay and take 5 to 10 deep breaths.

[Back Relaxation] Action 3: Change sides. The husband relaxes and leans back with his buttocks on the ground, while the wife bends her knees without exceeding her toes and sits back with her buttocks, stays there and takes 5 to 10 deep breaths. (Photo/Provided by 39 Health Network)

Action 3/ Change side. The husband relaxes and leans back with his buttocks on the ground, while the wife bends her knees without exceeding her toes and sits back with her buttocks, stays there and takes 5 to 10 deep breaths. Because women are weaker, it is easier for them to support the weight of men.

Lower back stretch

Benefits: This is a common Thai massage movement that strengthens and stretches the lower back, which is prone to soreness.

[Lower Back Stretching] Action 1: The wife sits cross-legged and puts her hands behind her back to her husband. The husband bends his knees and steps on the center of his upper back, approximately at the lumbar spine, to prepare. (Photo/Provided by 39 Health Network)

Action 1/ The wife sits cross-legged and puts her hands behind her back to her husband. The husband bends his knees and steps on the center of his upper back, approximately at the lumbar spine, to prepare.

[Lower Back Stretching] Action 2: Take a deep breath, the husband stretches his legs forward and pulls his wife's hands back. (Photo/Provided by 39 Health Network)

Action 2/ Take a deep breath, the husband stretches his legs forward and pulls his wife's hands back. Stay and take 5 to 10 deep breaths, and your wife can stretch her back.

[Lower Back Extension] Action 3: Switch sides. Most men have less flexibility, so women can bend their knees slightly and keep their backs as straight as possible to sculpt their abdominal lines. (Photo/Provided by 39 Health Network)

Action 3/ Change side. Most men have less flexibility, so women can bend their knees slightly and keep their backs as straight as possible to sculpt their abdominal lines. Pause and take 5 to 10 deep breaths.

【Worship and Stretch】

Effect: It can stretch the back of the legs, waist and back, etc. Pay attention to using your palms to help apply slight pressure and adjust when the other person is doing the downward dog pose.

[Worship and Stretch] Action 1: The husband bends forward, supports his palms on the ground, extends his hips upward, and stretches his legs as straight as possible. (Photo/Provided by 39 Health Network)

Action 1/ The husband bends his upper body forward, supports his body with his palms, extends his hips upward, and stretches his legs as straight as possible. If his legs are not flexible enough, he can bend his knees slightly and keep his heels on the ground.

[Worship Stretch] Action 2: The wife places her hands on the arched part of her husband's lower back, and uses her hands to support her weight and lean toward her husband. (Photo/Provided by 39 Health Network)

Action 2/ The wife places her hands on the arched position of the husband's lower back, supports her weight with both hands and leans toward her husband, stays for 5 to 10 deep breaths and then switches sides.

Source: 39 Health Network www.39.net

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