This exercise is designed for couples.  If you do this exercise together for a few minutes every day, both you and your partner will develop a stronger capacity for unconditional love.  If you argue with your partner, try this exercise straight afterward, if possible.  You can also try it with children and , if you want to, you can carry it out in a reclining position, facing each other.  If you like, you can have gentle music playing in the background.

1. Sit face to face so that you can both easily reach your partner’s Heart (4th chakra) at the center of the chest.
2. Lay your right hand on the heart center of your partner and your left hand over his or her hand.
3. Now gaze for a while into each other’s eyes.  After two or three minutes, both of you should close your eyes.  You may feel a strong sense of love and unity.  Stay as long as you like in this position – perhaps for 15 – 20 minutes.