[Bama]

Here is a link to some material that I have been using to practice my relaxation and deep breathing. I have made great progress with this along with some great music that I have found.


http://www.templejc.edu/dept/biology...4onl_Relax.htm


Hopes this helps some of you that are just starting the journey.

[rook]

Tks bama -- good reminder for those who may be locked into a single relaxation scheme.

Agree on the link to Temple. Brief but excellent path to a relaxed state:

Here's another that covers several more categories
http://healthylifestyle.upmc.com/StressRelaxation.htm

It includes (good examples and actual demonstrations of each of these):

• Mindfulness
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• Guided Imagery
  
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• Meditation
  
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation (bama's link to Ralph Hick's site above is one of my favorites)
  
  
• Yoga
  
• Tai chi -- where I spend my Saturday mornings -- gud stuff
  
• Repetitive Physical Exercise
  
  
• Deep Breathing -- check also with KSMO (multiples.co) Kelly Howell's (brainsync) websites
  
• Writing & Journaling
  
• Several other activities