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Sutra is a Sanskrit word that means thread. It also stands for a set of rules or teachings. The Kamasutra uses sutras to give advice to couples. You can use some of these teachings to plan your spa relaxation time. The focus is on simple physical positions and movements that help you slow down. You and your partner can do these at home or while on a getaway. Set aside thirty minutes. Remove all distractions like phones. Follow the steps exactly as written to get the full effect.
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Sit on the floor or bed facing your partner. Wrap your legs around each other. Put your hands on the other person's back. Breathe in and out at the same time. Stay in the position for five minutes.
Pro-Tip
Use pillows under your legs if the floor feels hard. Keep the lights low and the room at a comfortable temperature.
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Run your fingers lightly down the other person's back during the hold.
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Have one person sit in a chair. The other stands behind and uses both hands to rub the shoulders and neck. Make slow circles with your thumbs on the tight spots. Switch after seven minutes.
Pro-Tip
Use a little oil on your hands to make the movement smoother. Ask your partner what pressure feels right.
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Follow the massage with soft kisses on the areas you just rubbed.
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Fill a bowl with warm water and sit facing each other. Soak your feet then take turns rubbing them. Use your thumbs to press on the bottom of the feet. Spend three minutes on each foot.
Pro-Tip
Dry the feet with a clean towel after the rub. Put on socks to keep them warm afterward.
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Use lotion on your hands before you start the rub.
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Make hot tea and pour it into two mugs. Sit close and drink it slowly without rushing. Hold the mug with both hands to feel the heat. Talk about your plans for the day.
Pro-Tip
Choose herbal tea without caffeine so it does not keep you awake. Sit in a comfortable spot away from the kitchen.
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Take turns describing what you notice about the drink and the moment.
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Sit on the floor with your legs apart. Your partner does the same so your feet touch. Reach forward and hold hands. Pull each other gently to stretch the legs and back. Hold for twenty seconds.
Pro-Tip
Do not pull too hard. Stop if you feel any pain in your muscles or joints and try a gentler version.
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Hold the stretch while you look at each other without talking.
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Stand up and face your partner. Put your arms around each other's waist. Rock from side to side in a slow steady motion for three minutes. Keep your feet in place and match your breathing.
Pro-Tip
Play soft music in the background if you want to keep a steady pace.
Spicy Twist
Move your hands slowly up and down the back while you sway.
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Lie down on your backs side by side. Put one hand on your stomach. Breathe in for four seconds and out for six seconds. Do this for ten breaths without speaking to each other.
Pro-Tip
Close your eyes during the exercise to block out the room around you.
Spicy Twist
Place your free hand on your partner's arm to feel their breathing too.
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Fill the bathtub with warm water. Get in together and sit facing each other. Keep your legs relaxed in the water. Stay in the tub for fifteen minutes and focus on the warmth.
Pro-Tip
Add some bath salts if you have them to make the water feel softer on your skin.
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Wash each other's arms and shoulders with a soft cloth.
Final Tip
These activities give you a way to spend quiet time together. Try one or two each week. Adjust the time to fit your schedule. The main point is to stay present with your partner.
Common Questions
Sutra is a Sanskrit word that means thread or rule. In old texts it refers to short statements that give clear advice or instructions on different topics.
The teachings give you specific steps to follow when you spend time together. You use them to guide your movements and breathing during relaxation activities.
They are. The steps are simple and do not require any special skills. You can start right away and change them as needed.
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