How guided meditation for couples can improve your relationship
Here’s the truth: Relationships can be challenging. Not to mention, they require effort to maintain—whether it’s through date nights or thoughtful surprises, words of affirmation or acts of service.
But have you ever thought of guided meditation as another way to nurture your relationship and strengthen your emotional connection?
By practicing guided meditation together, couples can create a shared experience that promotes intimacy and communication, while also reducing stress and anxiety.
Incorporating guided meditation into your daily routine as a couple can be a great way to strengthen your relationship. It doesn't have to take a lot of time—even just a few minutes of practice each day can make a big difference in how you feel and interact with each other.
So whether you're just starting out as a couple or you've been together for years, a guided meditation practice can be a valuable tool for enhancing your relationship and improving your overall well-being. Keep reading to learn more about it.
How couples meditation can improve your relationship
Before we dive in, let’s define guided meditation and explore its benefits.
Guided meditation is a mindfulness practice that involves following a guided script or audio recording to achieve a state of relaxation and mental clarity.
By practicing guided meditation with your partner, you can learn to be more present with them and tune into their thoughts, feelings, and needs.
But that’s not all: Guided meditation for couples can also help facilitate mutual understanding, empathy, and compassionate listening in your relationship, among these other benefits:
- Act as a tool for conflict resolution
- Reduce stress and promote feelings of calm and relaxation
- Cultivate a deeper emotional connection
- Develop a deeper appreciation for your partner's inner world
- Create a shared sense of purpose
- Carve out quality time with your partner, of course!
The Balance app's guided meditation expert, Ofosu Jones-Quartey, says it best: "Meditation creates space for us to be in touch with what’s really happening in our minds, hearts, and bodies. When couples come together to meditate, they deepen their connection with who they are inside first, so that they can deepen the connection with whom they are together."
How to start meditating daily as a couple
Interested in guided meditation, but don’t know where to start? Here is a step-by-step guide:
- Select a meditation: Choose a guided meditation exercise that resonates with you and your partner. There are many resources available online, including apps, websites, and platforms that offer guided meditations specifically for couples. Our favorite is the Balance app’s Couples meditation. It’s designed to improve communication, increase intimacy, resolve conflicts, and celebrate all the things that are working well in your relationship. Download Balance now on iOS or Android to give their Couples meditation a try for free.
- Create a serene environment: Find a quiet, comfortable space where you and your partner can sit together cross-legged in the lotus position, or really however is comfortable for you, and close your eyes. Light some candles or play some relaxing music to create a peaceful atmosphere. (Don’t forget to eliminate any distractions or interruptions.)
- Set intentions: Before you begin your meditation, take a moment to set an intention for your practice. This could be anything from wanting to feel more connected to your partner to reducing stress in your relationship. Setting an intention can help you stay focused and present during the practice.
- Practice regularly: Make a commitment to practice guided meditation together on a regular basis. This could be daily, weekly, or whatever works best for your schedule. Consistency is key when it comes to reaping the benefits of meditation.
In addition to these steps, it's important to remember that balance is key in any relationship. While guided meditation can be a helpful tool for improving communication and intimacy, it's not a substitute for other important aspects of relationship health such as open communication, empathy, and quality time spent together.
Use couples meditation to improve your relationship today
Creating a meditation routine with your partner takes time, practice, and effort. But the results are well worth it in the long term. By practicing meditation with your partner, you can learn to be more present, communicate more effectively, and resolve conflicts in a healthy way. Regular practice can also reduce stress and promote feelings of relaxation and well-being. (And who doesn’t want more of that?)
One of our favorite tools for couples meditation is the Balance app, available on iOS or Android. It provides personalized support for mental wellness and relationship strengthening, offering resources like guided meditations, self-care practices, and even the dedicated Couples meditation.
One more thing: Remember that every relationship is unique, and what works for one couple may not work for another. But the most important thing is to approach your relationship with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and grow together.
So take that as your sign to hold hands, sit side by side, take some deep breaths, and give couples meditation a try—your mind, body, and relationship will thank you.
