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Relaxation Inspired, the Book offers a simple, concise, yet entirely complete explanation of the art of relaxation. It provides the means by which you can experience the extraordinary bliss of being entirely free of stress and tension throughout body, mind and soul. My desire is to inspire each and every one of you to follow this easiest of paths to wholeness, fulfillment, harmony, freedom and happiness. BE INSPIRED THROUGH RELAXATION Regardless of what regimen you choose to employ in your drive for a happier life, greater health, improved fitness, or personal development, complete and deep relaxation deserves to be an integral part of your plan. It can only ever bring a greater quality to your existing practices; it makes your current regime or lifestyle ''whole''; it complements everything you do; without it you may as well be trying to get to your destination driving a car with one wheel missing.

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Publié par	Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd
Date de parution	28 février 2020
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781528967426
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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Relaxation Inspired, the Book
Christine Smith
Austin Macauley Publishers
2020-02-28
Relaxation Inspired, the Book Relaxation Inspired, the Book Copyright Information © Acknowledgement Introduction Part One Discovering the Truth and Meaning of Relaxation 1 What Is Relaxation? A lost art The relationship between tension and relaxation 2 What Is Stress? 3 The Fight-or-Flight Response Modern times Relaxation training is the solution 4 The Relaxation Response 5 The Effects of Stress The breath connection 6 The Effects of Relaxation Personal transformation The impact of relaxation on daily life 7 Relaxation or Sleep or Meditation? Brain wave patterns The body Transformation Part Two The Practicalities of Learning to Relax 8 How to Relax 1 A quiet environment 2 A comfortable position 3 A passive attitude 4 Focus the mind Note 9 Guidelines and Advice Time of day and frequency Long or short sessions Equipment and clothing Familiarity and resonance On being disturbed… Depression Just when you need it most… And finally… 10 Relaxation Methods and Techniques A variety of techniques Part Three Getting Comfortable for the Practice 11 Postures for Relaxation Overview The Solution Recommended postures 12 The Supine Relaxation Position Savasana Caution for pregnancy The posture A variation of Savasana Posture choices 13 Alternative Relaxation Positions Extra comfort 14 Alternative Relaxation Positions Caution To ensure protection: 15 Using Cushions The neck (cervical spine) Cushion placement The lower back (lumbar spine) Hollow Back/Lordosis Cushion placement for hollow back Flat Back/Kyphosis Cushion placement for flat back Summary Part Four Taking Relaxation into Everyday Life 16 Relaxed Living Awareness of the body Awareness of the breath Awareness of the mind Awareness of the emotions Awareness of our reactions Awareness of our Spirit 17 Fulfilling Our Desires Making the change Be empowered through relaxation The use of affirmations In summary… 18 As Deep as it Gets The Spirit Relief through belief 19 The Life Force What is this Life Force? The Law of Vibration Layers of the human being Blockages Centres of Consciousness Relaxation to liberate the Life Force Part Five Realising the Invaluable Power of the Breath 20 The Role of the Breath Good breathing Poor breathing Where it goes wrong Putting it right Some interesting facts about the breath 21 The Breathing Process Terminology Lungs Diaphragm Sternum Ribcage The mechanics of breathing Summary 22 Improving the Breath 23 Breath Awareness Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3 Exercise 4 Exercise 5 24 Exercises to Tone the Breathing Muscles Note Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3 Exercise 4 Exercise 5 Summary Cautionary note 25 Developing Breath Control Some exercises to help you get there Exercise 1: Diaphragmatic breathing Exercise 2: Diaphragm and lower ribs Exercise 3: Sideways expansion of the ribs Exercise 4: Advanced version of sideways expansion Note: Exercise 5: Expansion of the back ribcage Exercise 6: The middle chest and sternum Exercise 7: The upper chest Exercise 8: The upper back Difficulty getting your hands into position? Summary 26 The Complete Breath And another thing… The Practice—Bringing it all together A reality check Note: Further help Note: 27 Regulating Rhythm Option [a] Option [b] Option [c] Do you need to make changes? What to do next Appendices The Location and Qualities of the Seven Major Chakras Appendix A Showing the Location of the 7 Major Chakras Appendix B The 7 Chakras and Their Qualities The Base or Root Chakra The Sacral Chakra The Solar Plexus Chakra The Heart Chakra The Throat Chakra The Brow Chakra (3 rd eye) The Crown Chakra
Relaxation
Inspired,
the Book
Christine Smith
Copyright Information ©
Christine Smith (2020)
The right of Christine Smith to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by her in accordance with section 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers.
Any person who commits any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.
A CIP catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library.
ISBN 9781528933322 (Paperback)
ISBN 9781528967426 (ePub e-book)
www.austinmacauley.com
First Published (2020)
Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd
25 Canada Square
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5LQ
Acknowledgement
Relaxation Inspired has been created from the accumulation of insight gained from my experiences and happy connections with all my yoga students over the years, yoga teachers I have shared my journey with, tutors and co-workers in the alternative healthcare industry, and the clients I had the privilege of working with in my practice. I thank you all and am so very grateful for the path my life has taken in bringing me to this point.

Note to the reader: This book is designed as an informational guide. The approaches and techniques described are not intended, and should not be taken, as a substitute for professional medical care or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health care professional with any questions or concerns you have regarding your physical and mental health. Never delay seeking it or disregard it because of something you have read in this book or elsewhere.
Important: Relaxation Inspired, the Book, works in conjunction with audio CDs produced by the author. These CDs provide the necessary means by which Relaxation may be experienced and consist of Guided Relaxation practices whereby the listener is led into deep relaxation.

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Relaxation Inspired,
the Book
Mission Statement
The purpose of Relaxation Inspired is to provide information, guidance, resources, and inspiration on learning how to relax at will, both for short periods of deep relaxation practice and as a tool to enhance daily living.
The content of this book is intended to be readily understood and to bring hope and assurance to those who are stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, in pain, suffering from debilitating illness, or simply just in need of being able to switch off occasionally from the fast, demanding lifestyle of the modern day.
The aim therefore is to offer practical means of help, grounded in understanding, which allows the reader to make relaxation a real and substantial factor in their life.
Pleasure, Happiness,
and Enjoyment of Life
are proportional to our ability to relax
Relaxation Inspired has resulted from an accumulation of my career and personal experiences over the years.
For many years, I have been aware that the significant things in my life have been drawn to me as I have needed them. As a young mother in England, I was guided to take up yoga; not something I had ever considered at that time, but suddenly it was presented to me as an option that I could not ignore. The universe was speaking to me! I immediately fell in love with yoga and am eternally grateful for the gifts it has brought me.
It soon proved itself to be something immensely deeper and incredibly more significant and powerful than mere physical exercise. Yoga totally embraces the holistic approach to self-development, by bringing the body, breath, mind and emotions into balance, and connecting them all to our Spirit within. Interestingly, every one of the disciplines of yoga requires the ability to let go and relax in order to successfully master them. Even the physical postures of yoga demand that we relax the muscles that are not involved with them. The path of yoga is very much about the process of letting go, of narrowing our field of attention, and bringing our whole being into a state of perfect peace and relaxation.
From my beginnings as a yoga student, I moved into training to become a yoga teacher/instructor. I further progressed so that I was qualified under the British Wheel of Yoga to train others to become yoga instructors. I guess I had a primal urge to spread the word as much as I could!
Along the way, other pursuits were ‘attracted’ to me in the field of alternative health. I acquired qualifications in Massage, Reflexology and Specialised Kinesiology. I also worked for a while with the National Health Service in the UK as part of a team offering stress management services to nurses and staff of a city hospital.
For some time, I have had the desire to share some of the experience and knowledge I have gained over the years with a wider audience. As I allowed this idea to rest in my mind for a while, I realised that the one common thread running through all my work has been the unquestionable value of learning how to relax and that this is a skill unheard of by so many.
From that idea came the birth of the website, RelaxationInspired.com, the production of Guided Relaxations in the form of audio CDs and now the accompanying book.
Introduction
Relaxation Inspired, the Book has been born out of a desire to share the joyful and healing experience of deep physical, mental, and emotional relaxation with as many people as possible. It started life as a website, RelaxationInspired.com, offering explanation, information, guidance, and practical instruction on how to relax, with the experience of relaxation itself being provided through Christine’s audio CDs.
The purpose of this little book on relaxation, therefore, is to bring the contents of the website into a tangible format with printed pages you can scribble notes on, adorn with coffee mug imprints, and lovingly refer to when you need reminding of the magic and simplicity of relaxation; a book you can loan to friends or family to help them discover the path to greater physical freedom, mental balance, and emotio