Breathing, Relaxation and Visualisation Exercises
Life is very busy, and it can leave us feeling anxious, stressed or even depressed at times. There are many ways to move towards being able to navigate the difficulties that life presents, and guided relaxation and visualisation exercises are one option that many people find helpful. Guided relaxation and visualisation exercises can assist you to control and regulate your experience of stress and anxiety, help you find calm, and feel more centred and present in your life.
Using relaxation and guided breathing, relaxation and visualisation exercises are a simple and impactful way of introducing calm into your life. Relaxation and visualization scripts can help people of all ages to relieve stress and anxiety, improve self-esteem, feel more connected with their mind, body and spirit and develop a positive mental attitude in all environments.
The breathing, relaxation and visualisation exercises we have made available on this site are a sample of strategies for bringing your mind and body into the present and offer a gateway into these most helpful practices. Our team of professionals have recorded a number of scripts to introduce you to breathing, relaxation and visualisation practice.
The Benefits
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Improve stress management skills
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Support emotion regulation
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Support self-soothing
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Improve self-awareness
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Enhance empathy
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Improve communication
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Reduce feelings associated with anxiety
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Heighten one’s sense of gratitude
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Boost your mental health
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Improve your focus and attention
Key pointers to get you started
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Please use headphones to listen to these breathing, relaxation and visualisation exercises.
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Ensure you do these sessions at a time when you can concentrate and not be otherwise engaged, to gain optimum effects from this exercise.
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It is best to find a comfortable place where you can lie down or be seated away from disruptions.
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Maintain realistic expectations, daily practice optimizes the effects.
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Start simple and build over time.
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Choose breathing, relaxation and visualisation exercises with topics that you can relate to.
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Do not operate any form of machinery when listening to these sessions.
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Do not hold anything in your hand, especially a hot drink or your electronic device, as these may fall in the course of the session.
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Also, please ensure you are alert before you drive or operate any machinery after the completion of these sessions.
For further support and assistance with anxiety, stress, or depression, contact Today's Psychology to arrange a face-to-face, phone or a telehealth consultation. Ph: 0466 542 722 or click here to lodge an online enquiry.