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8 Positions for Couples

These eight positions let you and your partner hold specific shapes together. You breathe at the same rate in each one. Set them up on the floor or bed. Face each other or lie side by side. Hold for one to three minutes. Adjust anything that does not feel right. Talk about it before you start. Many couples use them in the evening. They take little time and need no equipment. You simply get into position and stay there.

1. Side Lie Hold ✨

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Action

Lie down on your sides facing the same direction. Have one person behind the other. Put your arm around your partner. Turn your heads so you can see each other. Breathe in and out at the same time. Stay in place for one to two minutes. You can talk about small things from your day.

Pro-Tip

Do this in the morning before you get out of bed. It gives you a quiet moment to check in with each other before the day starts.

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Run your fingers along their side or leg while you stay in the position and continue breathing together.

2. Face to Face Sit ✨

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Action

Sit on the floor facing your partner. Cross your legs and put the bottoms of your feet together. Hold each other with your arms. Put your foreheads together. Move slowly back and forth as you breathe for two minutes. Place a pillow under one person for extra height if needed.

Pro-Tip

This works well in the evening after dinner. The direct eye contact lets you see how your partner feels right now without words.

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Press your hips forward in small movements while keeping your eyes on each other the whole time.

3. Wide Stance Hold ✨

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Action

Stand next to your partner with your feet spread apart. Both of you step one foot backward. Reach your arms forward until your hands touch. Look at each other and take steady breaths. Hold this for one minute then switch sides.

Pro-Tip

This pose suits couples who like to stay active. It reminds you to work together when things get hard.

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Move your bodies nearer and let your hands slide down to the hips area during the hold.

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4. Raised Hip Pose 🌶️

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Action

One partner lies on their back and lifts their hips off the ground. The other partner kneels in front and holds the hips to help. Look at each other and breathe together for one to two minutes. Keep your movements slow and steady.

Pro-Tip

Use this one when you want to feel more steady with each other. The support it requires shows you how to coordinate.

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Lower yourself closer so your chests meet while you move your hips in small circles at the same time.

5. Back to Back Sit ✨

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Action

Sit on the floor with your backs touching. Stretch your legs out in front of you. Hold hands by reaching behind. Lean forward a small amount to open up your upper bodies. Take deep breaths for two minutes.

Pro-Tip

Try this pose before you go to sleep. It helps clear your head from the events of the day.

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Speak quietly about something you would like to try with your partner later in the evening.

6. Leg Balance Pose ✨

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Action

Stand facing your partner. Each of you puts one foot on the inside of the other person's leg. Hold hands in the middle near your chests. Look straight at each other. Try to balance for one minute on each side.

Pro-Tip

This one often leads to laughter when you start to fall. It shows how you can recover together.

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Bring your faces together for a kiss and move your hands around each other's backs during the balance.

7. Forward Arch Pose 🌶️

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Action

Both partners start on hands and knees. Walk your hands forward and lower your heads toward the floor. Look toward each other under your arms. Arch your backs and move your hips in time with your breaths for one to two minutes.

Pro-Tip

Good choice for nights when you feel tired. The playful setup can change your mood quickly and bring some energy back.

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Push your hips back against each other then change positions to lie down together once the time ends.

8. Full Body Wrap 🌶️

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Action

Sit facing each other on the floor. Wrap your legs around your partner's waist. Put your arms around each other with chins resting on shoulders. Rock from side to side slowly as you breathe together for three minutes.

Pro-Tip

Save this pose for the end of your session. It lets you rest and feel each other fully.

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Gently kiss or nibble near the neck and shoulder while you continue to rock slowly together.

Final Tip

Try a couple of these positions tonight. Set up a space on the floor or bed. Stay in each one and match your breaths. A pillow can help with comfort in some of them.

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