December 01, 2008
I'm Candi, with Inner Health Studio.
I am pleased to welcome you to edition 2 of Relaxation by Inner Health Studio eZine.
Do you find it hard to find the time to relax? If so, you'll love this issue; the tip of the month is about relaxation for busy people.
This month's relaxation Q&A is about worrying - is it a parent's job to worry?
Thanks for subscribing to Relaxation by Inner Health Studio newsletter!
Sincerely,
Candi
In this issue...
1. Inner Health Studio updates and news2. Relaxation and Coping Q&A: How do I stop myself from thinking that if I don't worry and try to relax that I must not be caring enough for my family??
3. New relaxation script: 30-Second Relaxation
4. Relaxation and coping tip of the month: Relaxation for busy people
5. Quick links
1. Inner Health Studio Updates and News
Announcing a new "members only" area of innerhealthstudio.com. As a subscriber to this newsletter, you are a member! Currently, a remastered version of the beach visualization relaxation video has been recorded and is available for download on the members page, here:http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/membersonly
To access the members page, use this password: relaxation
Further relaxation scripts, downloads, and bonus materials will be added and announced in this newsletter when they become available. Coming soon... stretch and relax.
2. Relaxation and Coping Q&A: Relaxation and Coping Q&A: How do I stop myself from thinking that if I don't worry and try to relax that I must not be caring enough for my family??
Dear Inner health studio,How do I stop myself from thinking that if I don't worry and try to relax that I must not be caring enough for my family?
I feel like I must have to worry, that's my job as a Mother isn't it?
Also, what busy Mom has time to relax anyways? It is more important to take care of my family than it is to worry about myself.
Thanks,
From the Martyr
Dear Martyr,
You probably think I'm going to tell you not to worry so much, and list some ways to keep from worrying. But... I'm not. If you believe that your job as a mom is to worry, then perhaps continuing to worry is the best thing to do. You obviously care about your family and worrying is one of the ways you show that caring.
Now, it sounds like the worrying is causing you more distress than you are comfortable with. What I am going to discuss is how to worry in the most productive way possible.
Read more at:
http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/adviceandarchives
This question is featured in Episode 2 of the Ask Inner Health Studio podcast. Details about this podcast at:
http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/askIHS
3. New Relaxation Script: 30-Second Relaxation
This quick relaxation script will describe how to relax even though you are busy.You can use this script to record your own audio for the purpose of teaching yourself how to relax in just 30-seconds.
Begin reading the relaxation script here:
Right now, take 30 seconds to relax your body and reduce stress.
Stand up or otherwise change positions.
Roll your shoulders forward... and now roll your shoulders back.
Read more....
http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/30-second-relax
(Also see more details in the "practical application" for the Tip of the Month below)
4. Relaxation and Coping Tip of the Month: Relaxation for busy people
Do you find it difficult to make relaxation a regular part of your day?Here's how to fit in relaxation when you have a busy schedule:
Start small - do a one-minute relaxation technique, such as calm breathing. Practice short, quick relaxation techniques throughout the day.
To try some guided deep breathing see the written instructions here...
http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/relaxationresponse
... or the audio download here:
http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/relaxationdownloads
More information about how to fit relaxation into a busy schedule....
http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/too-busy
Practical Application: Relax Right Now
Right now, take 30 seconds to relax your body and reduce stress by following these steps (from the 30-Second Relaxation Script):
1. Stand up or otherwise change positions.
2. Move your muscles:
- roll your shoulders forward 4 times, and then back 4 times.
- Clench your hands into fists for 1 second, and then release.
- Stretch your arms out and your hands wide open, reaching up above your head.
- Relax and lower your arms.
- Lower your shoulders. Ease them back slightly.
- Relax your jaw by dropping the lower jaw slightly. Make sure your teeth aren't touching.
3. Breathe: For the remainder of the 30 seconds of relaxation, focus on calm breathing. Most importantly: EXHALE!
Count silently as you breathe:
Inhale... two, three, four...
pause...two, three....
exhale...two, three, four five....
Repeat until your time is up.
4. Change positions one more time, and then get back to your day!
5. Quick Links
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