Relaxation
Guided Imagery for Stress Relief and Well-Being
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Relaxation Tips Information and Inspiration to Help You
Relieve Stress and Find Balance in Life Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Holiday Relaxation Tip
of the Week by Bryan Brewer, Producer, Self-Guided.com
This relaxation tip for the holidays (from Self-Guided.com's
popular Top
Ten Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress) is really easy to do. All you
have to do is remember.
3. Take short relaxation
breaks to let go of tension.
It is difficult to sustain high levels of activity and stimulation, especially at holiday
time, without taking some “down time” to restore yourself. This is easy to do
when you remember to use your breath as your guide. Whenever you notice you are getting
stressed or anxious, simply:
stop and pause for a moment
take in a deep breath, and
slowly exhale, releasing any tension you may be carrying.
Use spare moments throughout the day to breathe away
tension or to recall pleasant images and memories that will help soothe you. You can also
practice relaxation guided imagery to calm your mind and body. By reducing your overall
anxiety level in these ways, you will be better able to cope with the pressures of the
holidays.
Below is an excerpt from Joel and Michelle Levey’s
book The Fine Arts of Relaxation, Concentration, and Meditation
about practicing dynamic relaxation:
Dynamic relaxation is not a passive, limp
or ineffective state, but one characterized by an ever adapting balance of arousal
and relaxation, finely tuned to meet the ever changing demands of daily life.
With practice you will learn to immediately feel when you are holding more tension than
you need to perform at your best.
By learning to release the tension that you
don’t need, your brain and muscles will be vitalized with oxygen and nutrients. You
will be able to think more clearly and make better decisions, and your ability to act will
be enhanced.
You probably know from experience how
difficult it is to harness and focus the power of your mind when your body is filled with
tension and your mind clouded by fatigue and anxiety. Once you begin to understand and
practice these techniques, the tensions and distress of your life can be met as
opportunities to apply and refine your growing skills in relaxation.
Remember…
Relaxation is not something you do.
It is a natural response that you
allow to happen.
Relaxation is the positive state of
well-being that occurs when you stop creating tension.
Relaxation CD
Testimonial of the Week"The
suggestions and guides are beautifully written and spoken in a direct, straightforward
manner. The project was obviously well thought out and produced, because each segment
blends seamlessly into any other, both in content and sound. As a result, I can program a
meditation session that lasts from five to forty-five minutes, hit the play button, and totally
immerse myself in the experience. The more I listen to the CD, the more I appreciate
the effort that went into its making. It is obviously a superior product." –Karen J.,
Montana
Special Holiday Offer Receive a FREE Eye Pillow (a $7.95 value)
when you order both a Self-Guided Relaxation CD and a HOT SAX™ microwavable
heat pack.
A free eye pillow and a free Sleep CD
are automatically included in your shipment when you order the Relaxation CD and a HOT SAX
on the same order. (Offer good through November 30, 2004.)
These Products Work Great Together
Combine the soothing sensuality of a HOT SAX heat pack and
the Self-Guided Relaxation CD to release tension during the day.
Use a relaxing eye pillow with the Self-Guided Sleep
CD to drift off for a restful evening of peaceful slumber.
Eye Pillow
for Relaxation
Self-Guided
Relaxation CD
byJoel Levey
Guided Imagery for Stress Relief and Well-Being 30 tracks, 72 minutes
Listen only 5 minutes a day to:
Relieve daily stress
Feel more relaxed, less anxious
Rediscover your calm, peaceful center
"This is an exceptional disc in
terms of digital sound quality, the variety and scope of the spoken text, and the
adaptability of the program. It works."
-- Body Mind Spirit magazine
Microwavable Natural Heat Packs for Muscle
Relaxation and Stress Relief
Use your microwave to heat these soft, flannel-covered
HOT SAX -- filled with natural flax seeds -- and apply to your neck and shoulders
for instant relief. HOT SAX will comfortably mold to any part of your body
to provide soothing warmth for tense muscles and sore joints.
Explore the many uses for this versatile product as a
heat pack (or cold pack, too):
