MEDITATION IMPROVES HOUSEHOLD HARMONY

Meditation can help improve not only our mind but also our sex life.

This form of meditation works simply by using a personal sound that you repeat silently in your head, which helps trigger a deep relaxation response in your nervous system.

Do this for twenty minutes, twice a day, and you will find that it is a great way to bring yourself back to the present, away from racing thoughts.

Through meditation, we can be more present, more patient, and more attentive to our partner. And that means our relationship is improving.

The more we meditate, the more we can restore balance between the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

Meditation tips

Sit comfortably with your back supported. Close your eyes, relax the surrounding muscles, as well as the crown of your head, forehead and jaw. Feel your shoulder blades melt against your back. The more relaxed the body, the more able the mind is to relax into deep meditation.

Start by taking a deep breath, filling your lungs, and exhaling deeply. Repeat this a few more times, before returning to your natural rhythm of breathing.

If thoughts come and go, allow them to. We are not trying to get rid of these thoughts, just bring your awareness back to their lafadz each moment.

When you are ready, gently stop repeating the lafadz and take a few minutes to relax, closing your eyes.

Most of us are left-brain dominant, which means we spend most of our time analyzing the past or planning the future.

By returning balance to our brains, we become better at enjoying what is happening in the moment.

This means greater sexual desire and according to some reports more 'endurance'.

Energy

Any partner who's been through a dry spell will tell you that burnout is a killer.

In fact, this is one of the most common reasons why people lose interest in sex.

But meditation can also help with this: not only is it a very effective antidote to insomnia, it can also improve the quality of sleep even in those who already sleep well.

And better rest means more energy, which means more sex.

Intimacy

When we are stressed, we often take out our frustrations on the people closest to us. For anyone in a relationship, that usually means your partner.

Meditation triggers the brain to release endorphin hormones that cause feelings of euphoria, lightness and well-being.

Of course this makes you a more pleasant (and present) person to be around, and it leads to greater intimacy with your partner.

Intensity

Stress kills desire. In women, levels of the stress hormone cortisol can rise so high that it makes orgasm physically impossible.

Meditation can improve relationships for the better, as he insists that taking time to stay in the present and relieve stress can do wonders for one's sex life.

Regular meditation calms an overactive mind, which is one of the main causes of anxiety and stress.

And not only does it lower cortisol levels, but it also increases levels of dopamine and serotonin, the 'happy' chemicals that increase the frequency and intensity of orgasms.

Self-confident

Sex should be about pleasure and connection. But for many people, performance or body anxiety takes away from the enjoyment of sex.

Meditation can help stop the incessant negative mental chatter, the 'monkey mind' that makes some of us feel self-conscious and unattractive in the bedroom.

This means making love more often and more satisfyingly.