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elationships<br />
It takes two<br />
Spend some quality time together, with these<br />
five mindful activities for couples<br />
Writing | Kathryn Wheeler<br />
Offer a sensual massage<br />
You don’t have to be a master<br />
masseuse to take your partner<br />
on a relaxing mind and body<br />
journey. YouTube has a huge<br />
selection of tutorials for basic<br />
massage techniques that you can<br />
try out. Just remember, take it<br />
slow, keep it simple, and tune-in<br />
to what works for your partner.<br />
Create a shared vision board<br />
Vision boards are all about<br />
putting together a picture of the<br />
future that you want. What’s the<br />
next step in your relationship?<br />
Perhaps there’s an experience<br />
you always wanted to try<br />
together, a project you want to<br />
undertake, or maybe there are<br />
big life milestones waiting for you<br />
just around the corner, such as<br />
buying a house, or heading into<br />
retirement. Whatever it is, get<br />
creative and visualise your future<br />
on the board.<br />
Spend time in<br />
nature together<br />
Tuning-in to the sensations of<br />
the natural world around us can<br />
transform our mindset – and<br />
getting back to your roots with<br />
your partner by your side makes<br />
it all the more rewarding. Do you<br />
have a favourite spot that has a<br />
special meaning to you? A view<br />
that takes your breath away? Or a<br />
route you have fond memories of<br />
walking together? Tie your laces<br />
and head on out.<br />
Declutter your space<br />
It may sound more like a chore<br />
than an exercise in mindfulness,<br />
but you could be surprised at<br />
how cleaning and tidying can<br />
help us to switch off and unwind.<br />
Choose an area of your home<br />
you want to focus on. If your aim<br />
is to declutter, take a moment<br />
to consider each item you come<br />
across – does it have a particular<br />
meaning to you? Does it spark<br />
any emotions? And once you’re<br />
done, you can both relax in a<br />
fresh, clean environment.<br />
Couples yoga<br />
When you think of ‘couples yoga’,<br />
your mind may automatically<br />
go to the acrobatic feats often<br />
shared online. But, in reality,<br />
couples yoga can be done at any<br />
level, and is much more about<br />
tuning-in to each other’s bodies,<br />
aligning your breath, and finding<br />
support in your partner, than it<br />
is about pulling off impressive<br />
shapes. Search on YouTube for<br />
free introductory videos.<br />
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