Principle-Based Partner Yoga™ is a visionary practice that expands the traditional practice of Yoga into the realm of relationship. Designed for two or more people, Partner Yoga utilizes the forms and principles of individual posture while incorporating the presence of another to deepen the impact of the experience. This particular style of Partner Yoga awakens our human potential through the integration of universal principles such as compassion, trust, balance and creativity.

Partner Yoga is not a substitute for individual Yoga practice, it is an accelerated path to experience directly the root principle of Yoga – union. To experience union, we relax into the present moment and our individual presence. From this primary connection with ourselves, we realize our essential sameness and unity with others.

During partner yoga practice challenges arise and we often experience emotions and internal conflicts. As partners work together, supporting one another, a context is created for examining larger principles of our human nature in relationship.

The excitement, mistrust, anger, and love we feel reflect our interpersonal patterns outside of Yoga practice. Through seeing how we are in the practice, we are empowered with more choices in our lives. Principle-Based Partner Yoga™ integrates the body-heart-mind-spirit connection through the use of universal principals such as trust, compassion, creativity.

Because Partner Yoga is nurturing and playful as well as instructive, it is accessible to a wide range of students. Partner Yoga provides a pathway into Yoga that may have previously seemed intimidating or inaccessible.

While suitable for intimate partners, this practice allows everyone to explore interpersonal dynamics in ways that nurture all of our relationships — making it a powerful tool for teachers and counselors, corporate groups, parents and children, and all individuals seeking personal growth.

Read more about Elysabeth Williamson, founder of Principle-Based Partner Yoga™

Testimonials from Teacher Training Participants:

“The training was taught with grace, elegance and brilliance. I am going back to NY with extreme inspiration and support for Principle-Based Partner Yoga that will be with me always.”
Teacher Training Graduate, NY
“The Teacher Training was amazing. I really want to thank you for honestly one of the most incredible experiences of my life. It really opened me up to what Yoga can be and showed me this is what I want to be doing in my life.”
Training Graduate, Boulder, CO
“The training in Elysabeth’s home was one of the most special I have ever experienced. The ability to work so closely with her and the other two women allowed us to connect on a deeper level and get to the heart of the work faster.”
Yoga Teacher, Long Island NY