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Some relaxation ideas
 Stretch up to the ceiling, as far as you can, up on the tips of the toes. Hold for some seconds, and then flop down from the waist. Repeat. Then come up gradually, one vertebra at a time. Roll head from side to side. Roll shoulders forward then backwards. Roll arms in large circles, forwards then backwards.
Scrunch yourself up really tightly into a ball, squeezing your whole body. Hold for some seconds, and then release. Repeat 2 or 3 times.
Lie on the floor or bed, or sit comfortably. Relax your body and place one hand on the stomach just below navel to feel rhythm of breathing - breathe in deeply and out, feeling the rhythmic flow of your breath. Breathe evenly. As you inhale and exhale think:
- My feet feel heavy and warm.
- My legs feel heavy and warm.
- My trunk feels heavy and warm.
- My shoulders are sinking into the floor or chair, and feel heavy and warm.
- My neck feels heavy and warm.
- My face feels heavy and my forehead is calm
- My eyes are closed.
Gently come back into the present, by focusing on the breathing, and becoming aware of the room around you.
Lie, stand or sit with feet apart and hands not touching. Close your eyes and slow yourself down for a few minutes, by breathing a little more deeply and slowly than usual.
- Be conscious of the tension in your whole body, through your toes, fee, calves, thighs, abdomen, chest, back fingers, arms, shoulders, neck, head, scalp and face.
- Now each time you breathe out, allow some of the tension to go out of these areas. Let all your muscles slowly relax and enjoy the feeling of peace and calm.
- Let your mind relax for a while, thinking of something pleasant and enjoyable. Say to yourself 'relax'
- Open your eyes, stretch slowly, and return to your day, feeling refreshed and full of energy.
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