Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Danke schön, Doktor Schultz
I have used autogenic relaxation techniques in the past, and prefer this modality to guided imagery (another popular relaxation method.) The script of this exercise was highly detailed and described the sensations well, particularly the heaviness and warmth that come with deep relaxation. I became relaxed quickly, and it was easy to let my areas of tension let go. Taking inventory and turning attention to individual body parts instead of just telling myself, "Relax, dummy!" always helps with this. The music was perfect: it complemented the exercise rather than distracting from it, and the calm flow helped to slow my breath.
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Hi Rheyn!
ReplyDeleteAs you have found my blog, I have found yours! I agree with you on the relaxation exercise, some of those exercises just haven't worked for me in the past, but this one particularly did because the narrator was explaining what your body was doing biologically, which helped me. Weird. Take Care and keep it up!!
Thanks for the insight on different types of relaxation. I have meditated in the past, but I have had a hard time finding a way that fits my life and what I need. I found this form to be nice, because telling myself to relax just doesn't happen. I am in the beginning stages of my own wellness journey and I am looking forward to your added knowledge. Awesome post. (smile)
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ReplyDeleteI took this meditative time to lay in the floor and relax. When the session started I immediately felt at ease with the music as it calmed my senses. Once the verbal instruction started I focused my intention on my breath and the pooling of the blood to the arms and hands. I was shocked at just how hard it was to raise up the hands when full of blood.
After the blood returned to the intestines and I started to come back to the present moment I was very relaxed and actively yawning. I did feel a bit energized, but really just uber relaxed. I like this exercise, and I could certainly use more like it on a daily basis!
I agree that working one part at a time is much easier than trying to relax your whole body at once. Guided imagery and/or guided exercises seem to work much better for me. By listening to what they say and following their lead I am able to keep my mind from wondering as easily and actually relax. I am truly looking forward to experiencing more of these exercises. I think it would be rewarding to be able to provide this kind of help to others, by learning to guide them for relaxation.
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