Hey Everyone! A big part of wellness and a healthy lifestyle is creating not only a healthy physical well-being, but also a healthy mind. Being able to decrease the amount of stress that one may have in his or her life can significantly reduce the incidence of disease. For one of my classes at Kaplan University, we were instructed to listen to a relaxation technique and discuss how it made it us feel. The technique that was used is called Autogenic Training. It helps to make the individual more aware of what is going on in their body. While doing this technique, I could really feel a sense of calm wash over me while being in such a relaxed state. I could literally feel my energy flowing from various points in my body. The voice and music in the background was so soothing and melodic. Once the recording was over, my whole body felt at ease and my muscles had such a jelly like feeling. I recommend this link to anyone looking to unwind after a long day, or just to become more ware of their inner self!
Her is the link to a great relaxation exercise!
http://www.kushs.net/kaplan/HW420/JourneyOn.mp3
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your thoughts of the exercise on your blog. I had the same relaxed yet energized experience by the end of the tape. I noticed on you bio that you are a few weeks away from graduation and then are off to graduate school. Good for you that is so exciting! I am not done until the fall but it is all going by so fast. I wish you the best and look forward to reading your blog!
Pamela @ thrivinginchaos12.blogspot.com
Yeah, I am so glad that graduation is so close. Trust me it will continue to fly by. Have a great holiday and see you on the discussion board!
DeleteI agree with you that I felt a huge sense of relaxation while listening to the video. I think people are all too often not aware of what all stress is doing to their bodies and until they find the main source it is going to keep eating at them until they are so sick they can't do much about it. I think we all should take time out of our day and learn to relax a little! Thank you for this information!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome :) I had my boyfriend and parents try this technique out as well and they did experience some similiar results. Its amazing to think that with just a little assistance, we can really rty and get a better grip on the effects of stress.
DeleteThe relaxation exercise was a tough one for me at first. My mind is constantly going and I never have time to relax. This time I put the kids to bed and turned off all the lights and focused. It actually worked so well as I listened that I feel asleep and woke up feeling great! I will probably use this technique quite often now! I usually stay up late getting things together for my children, housework, school and a million other things, but I need to relax and feel good more often!
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DeleteI know what ypu mean about being able to turn off your mind...in today's society our brains seem like they are on constant auto pilot so its nice to be able to wind down ...thanks for ypur post!
I am with you Jennifer and Jen I also have hard time turning my mind off to everything that is going on around me, with lots of practice I am sure it will do us a lot of good!
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ReplyDeleteHaving a healthy physical well-being and a healthy mind is very important. Having to much stress in your life can affect both your mind and body. Listening to the exercise video really helped me relax and put something in perspective and because of that I came up with some great ideas to resolve the problems I have that was causing me stress. This was a great relaxing piece.
Jen,
ReplyDeleteSo this has been a tough week for me I really needed those relaxation techniques. I have struggled with this blogging thing I don’t understand how to use it and I think I have two blog sites now. This is stressful I need to go back and listen recording again lol. Any great blog site you seem to know what you doing.
Corban
I think everyone has those weeks where things get tough...having these new techniques can give a sense of relief when it comes to dealing with stress...good luck and if have questions about the blog, let me know!
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