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Relaxation

Our innermost nature is to maintain a state of relaxation. Our body needs to experience calm and rest so that it can function correctly.

Autogenic Relaxation | 28 mins.

December 13, 2020 By Laurent Roure

Autogenic training (AT) is a deep relaxation technique created by German psychiatrist Johannes Schultz in 1932. Schultz was a pioneer in this field. He led clinical trials and research on how the mind can be used to induce relaxation.

During a standard AT session, the listener self-suggests series of relaxing sensations, feelings, and observations throughout the entire body. This process induces a profound state of physical relaxation, resulting in a calm and steady mind.

There are multiple proven benefits of AT. Here are some of them:

  • Reduces stress and anxiety.
  • Reduces stress-related symptoms – insomnia, fatigue, chronic pain etc.
  • Helps people overcome addictions and nervous habits.
  • Reduces blood pressure and regulates heart rate.
  • Mitigate muscle tension and migraines.
  • Facilitates recovery from surgery or serious illnesses.
  • Helps practitioners reconnect to their body.

To enjoy this practice, we need to find a quiet and warm place to lie down or to sit. We must make sure that nothing will disturb us, remove accessories and wear loose comfortable clothes.

Filed Under: Relaxation

Ascending Breath relaxation – calm energy | 9 mins.

March 19, 2020 By Laurent Roure

The Ascending Breath exercise is a guided practice, systematically moving your attention through internal points.

It is used as a part of systematic yoga meditation and deep relaxation.

You don’t need to be a yoga practitioner to enjoy this deep relaxation technique.

Ascending Breath is a technique which calm the mind, connect to the body and help to relax.

A calm and steady breath is used to move from one end of the body to the other smoothly and calmly.

  • This is a lying down deep relaxation.
  • Find a quiet, private and cosy room to practice.
  • To feel warm and comfortable, you can use pillows, cushions and blankets
  • You can black out the light by covering your eyes with a scarf or an eye-pillow.
  • Take your time to find your perfect relaxation position.
  • If you can’t lie down, this practice can be done seated on a comfortable seat.

Filed Under: Relaxation, Sleep well, Stress relief

61 points relaxation – release tension | 6 mins.

March 19, 2020 By Laurent Roure

In this exercise, awareness is directed and focused on 61 points of the body. The benefits of this technique are a deep and complete release of the muscular tensions, it increases concentration and focus and it enhances the ability to meditate. Most importantly it begins to shift the direction of your attention inwards and away from distractions and worries.

This is a lying down deep relaxation. Find a quiet, cosy and private room.

To feel warm and comfortable, you can use pillows, cushions and blankets. You can black-out the light by covering your eyes with a scarf or an eye-pillow. Take your time to find your perfect relaxation position before you start the practice.

If you cannot lie down, this practice can also be done sitting on a comfortable seat.

Filed Under: Relaxation, Sleep well, Stress relief

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