New ways to embrace relaxation every day! Relaxation For Dummies provides a straightforward guide to understanding the importance of relaxation in our readers' day-to-day lives. Covering a variety of simple relaxation techniques, including meditation, breathing techniques, hypnotherapy, guided imagery and yoga, this book shows readers how to use physical and emotional relaxation to combat a range of issues including stress, anxiety, phobias and fears. The book is accompanied by an audio CD that provides accompanying relaxation exercises for readers to follow. Relaxation For Dummies: * Shows readers how to understand the meaning of relaxation * Provides relaxation strategies to help you take it easy * Teaches the benefits of healthy breathing * Allows the reader to harness the powers of Yoga and Tai Chi to increase well-being

InhaltsangabeIntroduction 1 Part I: Introducing Relaxation 7 Chapter 1: Discovering Relaxation 9 Chapter 2: Understanding Stress 23 Chapter 3: Planning Your Journey into Relaxation 39 Part II: Exploring Relaxation Techniques Using Your Body 55 Chapter 4: Trying Progressive Relaxation 57 Chapter 5: Practising Breathing Techniques 71 Chapter 6: Using Physical Activity to Relax 89 Chapter 7: Yoga, T'ai Chi and Qigong 103 Chapter 8: Massage, Acupressure and Reflexology 125 Part III: Discovering Relaxation Techniques Using Your Mind and Heart 139 Chapter 9: Guided Imagery, Self-Hypnosis, Autogenics and Music 141 Chapter 10: Meditation 159 Chapter 11: Spirituality and Prayer 177 Chapter 12: Managing Your Mind 191 Chapter 13: Improving Your Attitude 209 Part IV: Everyday Relaxation 225 Chapter 14: Finding Ways to Sleep Serenely 227 Chapter 15: Discovering Relaxation at Home 237 Chapter 16: Find Relaxation at Work 257 Part V: Managing Problems Using Relaxation Techniques 273 Chapter 17: Managing Anxiety, Worry, Panic and Depression 275 Chapter 18: Managing Chronic Disease 291 Chapter 19: Anger and Burnout 307 Part VI: The Part of Tens 319 Chapter 20: Ten Golden Rules of Relaxation 321 Chapter 21: Ten Quick Ways to Relax 331 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Deep Relaxation 343 Chapter 23: Ten Resources for Further Help 351 Appendix: Audio CD 359 Index 361

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