People think that meditation is a personal experience that must only be done alone. However, I believe that couple’s meditation can align your breathing with your partner and allow you to both be more receptive to each others emotional needs. In other words its a great way to get better in tuned with each other.
The following is a great exercise to help you and your loved one learn couples meditation:
1. Sit cross-legged facing your partner so that your knees are touching. Try as much as possible to keep your back straight during this meditation. This allows you to breath openly and it makes you more receptive to the flow of subtle energy within your body.
2. Place your hands on your knees. One of your palms should be facing up, with your partner’s palm facing down atop it. Your other palm should be facing down, atop the upward facing palm of your partner.
3. Breathe. Allow your breath to flow naturally. You’ll likely notice after a few moments that your breathing has come into a alignment. This is very good thing. This brings the two of you to a place of receptivity.
Remember the most important part of this practice is to just simply spend this quiet time together. Don’t force yourself, simply sit quietly. When you an both allow this still moment to take place, you will notice an increase in tenderness and an increase in presence in your relationship.
So, choose a quiet place, simply breathe, be patient and try this for about 10 minutes and see where it takes you. As you become more advanced with couple meditation, you’ll be able to begin bringing your mindfulness to different parts of your experience.
Re-post from: http://passionistas.me/meditation-techniques-for-couples/
