Giving our minds and bodies an opportunity to relax and let go of tension is an essential part of stress management. Each of these recordings provides a different type of relaxation experience to calm your mind and body. You can try each of them to see which ones are most relaxing for you.
Though most find these techniques relaxing, a small number of individuals can have a negative reaction to some of them. If any recording causes an unpleasant physical, mental or emotional reaction for you, discontinue it immediately and consider trying a different relaxation technique.
Practicing relaxation on a regular basis can help alleviate stress and some of its negative effects on our health, but these recordings are not offered as a substitute for medical or for mental health treatment. If you are experiencing significant physical or mental symptoms, please seek assistance from a licensed medical or mental health practitioner.
Beginning Breathing Meditation (8:19)
This basic breathing meditation script guides you through the steps of developing an awareness of the breath and focusing your attention on it while gently acknowledging thoughts and feelings that arise in the process.
Mindful Release of Tensions and Burdens (10:20)
This mindful meditation helps you release stress, tension and other burdens from your mind and body by letting them flow into the earth so that you can find stability and restfulness while experiencing the current moment.
Progressive Relaxation and Safe Place Imagery (12:44)
This script guides you through the process of gradually relaxing each part of your body, from your feet to your head. After you have achieved a state of peaceful relaxation, it helps you create an image of a safe, comfortable place that your body and mind can associate with that calm state, utilizing imagery built on all your senses.
Tense-Release-Muscle Relaxation (11:23)
Move your attention from your toes to the top of your head, tensing and relaxing different muscle groups as you take deep, replenishing breaths, to achieve a state of warm relaxation.
Healing Relaxation (11:14)
This guided relaxation exercises focuses relaxing attention on a specific part of the body that needs healing.