Meditation for %%Couples%%

When you love someone, you often want to share new experiences with them. That's part of what makes meditation for couples so special: It's a creative way to bond.

But that's only where the benefits begin. Meditation with your partner can help you both reduce stress, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your overall relationship. And the Balance app has meditations with these specific goals in mind, so you can get expert guidance, no matter where you are or what your level of experience is.

How to %%Meditate%% as a Couple

Meditating as a couple can be as straightforward as meditating by yourself. All you need is each other, somewhere comfortable, and a few minutes of time. A morning meditation is a refreshing way to start the day together, or you could try an evening session for date night with a mindfulness twist.

One thing that can be helpful to acknowledge right at the start: It's okay if meditating as a couple feels a little awkward or silly at first. You don't have to be serious or even quiet while you're practicing. Remember that meditation is always about what feels right for you—and, in this case, your partner. You can hold hands or sit side by side, but only if that feels good.

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The %%Benefits%% of Meditating as a Couple

Besides getting to spend quality time with your partner, couples meditations offer some incredible short-term and long-term benefits, especially when you practice regularly. Check out some of the key benefits of meditation for couples:

  • Better communication: Meditation sessions provide an opportunity for you and your partner to cultivate mindful communication. By practicing active listening and non-judgmental awareness, you can develop better understanding, empathy, and deep listening skills, leading to improved communication and emotional connection.
  • Relieve anxiety: Meditating together can help you both reduce stress. By engaging in a calming and centering practice, you create a peaceful atmosphere, which can alleviate tension and ease anxieties.
  • Increased intimacy and bonding: Meditating together fosters a sense of intimacy and closeness. The shared focus on the present moment and the mutual support during meditation can deepen your emotional connection, strengthening your bond.
  • Deeper understanding and acceptance: Meditation promotes self-reflection and self-acceptance. When you and your partner meditate together, you can create a supportive space for each other, fostering a deeper understanding and acceptance of one another's strengths, vulnerabilities, and personal journeys.
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The %%Best%% Meditation App for Couples

Only the Balance app offers a Couples meditation designed to improve communication, increase intimacy, resolve conflicts, and celebrate all the things that are working well in your relationship. And there's even better news: Both you and your partner can get access to Balance's entire library for an entire year without paying anything.

Download Balance on iOS or Android, get your first year free, and start meditating with your partner today.

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