THREE EXERCISES FOR RELAXATION
So often we have unrecognised tension, however, there are ways to release stress and tension leaving us more equipped to deal positively with our lives.
CONTROLLED RELAXATION:
a. Find a comfortable place where you can have an undisturbed ½ hour.
b. This exercise involves tensing and relaxing muscles:-
Tense, hold, release muscles starting from your toes, then feet, ankles, calf muscles, upper leg, lower abdomen, chest area, hands, arms, shoulders, neck, face, and scalp.
c. This is a slow exercise where you breathe deeply (one of two breaths) each time when you relax.
MINI HOLIDAY:
For a few moments, perhaps when you are lying in bed trying to sleep, think of a place on earth, or even anywhere in the universe that you would love to visit. See yourself travelling there and arriving…look around at everything, take time to enjoy the scene...touch different things, feel them with your hands or feet, feel the warmth of coolness…smell the various aromas…hear the sounds, music, the sea, the birds… enjoy the moment!
BREATHING EXERCISE:
Breathe out anything that is painful, negative, depressing, worrying, frustrating…
Breathe in everything that is beautiful, true, uplifting and precious…
Breathe in God’s love, peace and joy. Feel His presence….
