Relaxation Tips Newsletter

I'm Candi, with Inner Health Studio. Welcome to Edition 29 of Inner Health Studio Relaxation Tips.

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Inner Health Studio Updates and News
New Relaxation Scripts
Tip of the Month: Learn to Relax...the Easy Way

Inner Health Studio Updates and News

New office location! Inner Health Studio is now located on the second floor at 5913, 50 Avenue, Red Deer Alberta.

Relaxation Class If you are near Red Deer, Alberta, you may be interested in my upcoming relaxation class, "Learn to Relax." This is a four-week class starting Monday April 4th in the evenings, that will teach you the skills to relax your mind and body and reverse the harmful effects of stress. You will leave each class feeling great, but also take with you practical skills you can use to relax on your own.

A registration fee of $50 includes four sessions and the book, "Words to Relax." Classes will be held at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Register online or by telephone before March 31, 2011.

More information

New Relaxation Scripts

Relaxation to Stop Flashbacks
This story is about using relaxation as a way to cope with being in the presence of a reminder of a traumatic event. You can use this visualization for any reminder of the past so you do not have a flashback.

Tip of the month: Learn to Relax...the Easy Way

You probably know that relaxation has numerous health benefits, such as lowered blood pressure, better sleep, pain relief, and protection against the harmful effects of stress. In an attempt to achieve these benefits, many people try to force themselves to relax.

If you have ever attempted to MAKE yourself relax, you know all to well that this just does not work.

Learning to relax does not have to be difficult. You can learn to relax the easy way with these simple tips:

1. Start with short sessions (5 minutes or less).

2. Use guided techniques first (follow a or listen to relaxation audio that describes each step), then relax on your own once you are familiar with how to relax.

3. Begin with the techniques that come most naturally to you. Meditation is too challenging for most beginners to start off with, but most people experience success early on with progressive muscle relaxation or autogenics. If these techniques are not for you, there are many other options available!

4. Let go of expectations. Don't try to force yourself to make anything happen. Just passively relax and observe what happens.

5. Practice often, every day if possible, for one month. You are learning a new skill and cannot expect yourself to be proficient right away. Keep a journal to record your experiences with relaxation and compare how you feel before and after each exercise. This will allow you to monitor the effectiveness of each technique and see your progress.

For more help with learning to relax, check out my Learn to Relax class or easy relaxation techniques videos.