Relaxation For Dummies

Learn to: Understand the importance of relaxation for your mind and body Integrate exercise into your everyday life Find opportunities for relaxation at home and in the workplace Follow the guided meditations on the audio CD to enhance your relaxation experience Uplift your spirit, relax your body and calm your mind Don't allow stress to undermine your health, wreck your relationships and hold back your career. Let Relaxation For Dummies show you how to achieve the level of deep, healing relaxation you need in your everyday life in order to survive and thrive in today's stressed-out, hurry-up world. Expert Shamash Alidina introduces you to an array of proven techniques, ranging from simple breathing and muscle relaxation exercises to guided imagery, meditation and yoga and tai chi. Get the lowdown on stress - understand stress and its debilitating effects on your body, mind and emotions, and find out why comfort eating and vegging out in front the telly is definitely not the answer Slow down and aim high - discover how regularly achieving a state of deep relaxation can boost your well-being and productivity, and learn how to make it a part of your everyday life Manage stress-related problems - master an array of relaxation tools for beating anxiety, depression, anger, chronic illness, burnout and more Open the book and find: Top tips for managing stress at home and in the workplace Advice on strengthening relationships with family and friends Ways to master common fears, such as flying and public speaking Guidance for beating hypertension, back pain and digestive problems Advice for overcoming insomnia How to integrate exercise into your daily routine Relaxation solutions for a range of common problems Audio CD Includes 5 guided relaxation techniques, including progressive muscular relaxation and loving kindness meditation Step by step advice to help you get the most out of these relaxation techniques