When to use: Peak-heat days or right after sun-heavy stops to cool down fast.

Why this ritual hits

When the desert bakes, this 10-minute cool-down keeps tempers and bodies steady—cold cloths, box breathing, and bilingual affirmations so romance doesn’t melt with the sidewalk.

Setup

• Close blinds, fan on low, lights dim. Prep cold water or electrolyte mix.
• Place two cool washcloths or gel packs on the table.

Steps

1. Forehead + wrists: Press cool cloths to pulse points for 60 seconds.
2. Box breath: Inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4—repeat 4 times.
3. Affirm: “Estamos seguros y tranquilos; seguimos lento.”

Pivot

• Choose a low‑heat activity: shared playlist build, gentle stretch, or a cool shower.
• Send a check‑in text to confirm capacity before leaving the house.