February 19, 2011
Relaxation Tips Newsletter
Hello,
I'm Candi, with Inner Health Studio. Welcome to Edition 28 of Inner Health Studio Relaxation Tips.
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In This Issue...
Inner Health Studio Updates and News
New Relaxation Scripts
Tip of the Month: Is Relaxation Safe?
Inner Health Studio Updates and News
I'm excited to announce that my new audio CD, Relaxation to Cure Insomnia, is now available. This CD will help you fall asleep, get back sleep, and stay asleep!
New Relaxation Scripts
Dealing with Food Sensitivities
This relaxation is for dealing with food sensitivities. Improve immune function and achieve a calmer state when experiencing allergies, immune reactions, or intolerance to foods or other substances.
Relax Under Pressure
Learn to relax under pressure with this guided relaxation that will help you to remain calm, focused, and not nervous in a high pressure environment, such as a job interview, presentation, or test.
Tip of the month: Is Relaxation Safe?
This month's newsletter will review safety precautions for using relaxation techniques, because yes, relaxation is safe if the following precautions are considered.
Some relaxation techniques (such as taking a few deep breaths) can be used anytime, anywhere to quickly relax. Visualization, progressive relaxation, sleep relaxation, autogenics, and other techniques must be used only when it is safe to do so.
Potentially Unsafe Situations
Please do not use relaxation techniques or listen to audio recordings of relaxation scripts while in situations that require you to be alert (for example, while driving). Do not play relaxation audio, even in the background, or attempt to meditate while driving or doing any other activity that requires alertness.Respect Physical and Emotional Limitations
None of the relaxation exercises should cause pain. If experiencing physical or emotional discomfort, stop, ease up, or take a break. Always listen to your body when using relaxation. If you are a facilitator who is helping others to relax, make sure to explain how to use relaxation safely.People who have a history of trauma may find that some of the images or suggestions, or even the idea of trying to relax, can create anxiety. While it can be therapeutic to endure some discomfort at times, remember to take breaks or stop the relaxation exercise before becoming overwhelmed.
Relaxation Risks
Avoid using visualization, autogenics, or imagery techniques when experiencing severe psychosis or if you are having difficulty determining what is real and what is not real, because visualization, autogenics, or imagery techniques can worsen hallucinations.Take Time to Reawaken
For an enjoyable relaxation experience, take a few moments at the end of the exercise to reawaken (unless you plan to sleep after you relax). Stretch your muscles and move around, and make sure you are completely alert and awake before getting back to your usual activities. After a few minutes you can safely complete activities that require you to be alert.If you have concerns about using relaxation techniques, consult a professional who is knowledgeable about relaxation.