Relaxation For Dummies
Samenvatting
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
Note: CD files are available to download when buying the e–Book version
Specificaties
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<p>Part I: Introducing Relaxation 7</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Discovering Relaxation 9</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Understanding Stress 23</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Planning Your Journey into Relaxation 39</p>
<p>Part II: Exploring Relaxation Techniques Using Your Body 55</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Trying Progressive Relaxation 57</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Practising Breathing Techniques 71</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Using Physical Activity to Relax 89</p>
<p>Chapter 7: Yoga, T ai Chi and Qigong 103</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Massage, Acupressure and Reflexology 125</p>
<p>Part III: Discovering Relaxation Techniques Using Your Mind and Heart 139</p>
<p>Chapter 9: Guided Imagery, Self–Hypnosis, Autogenics and Music 141</p>
<p>Chapter 10: Meditation 159</p>
<p>Chapter 11: Spirituality and Prayer 177</p>
<p>Chapter 12: Managing Your Mind 191</p>
<p>Chapter 13: Improving Your Attitude 209</p>
<p>Part IV: Everyday Relaxation 225</p>
<p>Chapter 14: Finding Ways to Sleep Serenely 227</p>
<p>Chapter 15: Discovering Relaxation at Home 237</p>
<p>Chapter 16: Find Relaxation at Work 257</p>
<p>Part V: Managing Problems Using Relaxation Techniques 273</p>
<p>Chapter 17: Managing Anxiety, Worry, Panic and Depression 275</p>
<p>Chapter 18: Managing Chronic Disease 291</p>
<p>Chapter 19: Anger and Burnout 307</p>
<p>Part VI: The Part of Tens 319</p>
<p>Chapter 20: Ten Golden Rules of Relaxation 321</p>
<p>Chapter 21: Ten Quick Ways to Relax 331</p>
<p>Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Deep Relaxation 343</p>
<p>Chapter 23: Ten Resources for Further Help 351</p>
<p>Appendix: Audio CD 359</p>
<p>Index 361</p>
