Relaxation For Dummies

Shamash Alidina, MEng MA(Ed), is a professional mindfulness trainer, keynote speaker and stress management consultant. He specialises in mindfulness training and teacher training for therapists, coaches, executives and the general public. He has trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn, Thich Nhat Hanh and Matthieu Ricard, and at Bangor University's Centre for Mindfulness. He has over ten years of experience in teaching mindfulness. He currently runs mindfulness-based courses one-to-one and in groups in London, as well as via distance-learning. He is the author of Mindfulness For Dummies.

"An absolutely brilliant guide to unwinding." (Health & Fitness, May 2012)

• Introduction 1 Part I: Introducing Relaxation 7Chapter 1: Discovering Relaxation 9Chapter 2: Understanding Stress 23Chapter 3: Planning Your Journey into Relaxation 39Part II: Exploring Relaxation Techniques Using Your Body 55Chapter 4: Trying Progressive Relaxation 57Chapter 5: Practising Breathing Techniques 71Chapter 6: Using Physical Activity to Relax 89Chapter 7: Yoga, T’ai Chi and Qigong 103Chapter 8: Massage, Acupressure and Reflexology 125Part III: Discovering Relaxation Techniques Using Your Mind and Heart 139Chapter 9: Guided Imagery, Self-Hypnosis, Autogenics and Music 141Chapter 10: Meditation 159Chapter 11: Spirituality and Prayer 177Chapter 12: Managing Your Mind 191Chapter 13: Improving Your Attitude 209Part IV: Everyday Relaxation 225Chapter 14: Finding Ways to Sleep Serenely 227Chapter 15: Discovering Relaxation at Home 237Chapter 16: Find Relaxation at Work 257Part V: Managing Problems Using Relaxation Techniques 273Chapter 17: Managing Anxiety, Worry, Panic and Depression 275Chapter 18: Managing Chronic Disease 291Chapter 19: Anger and Burnout 307Part VI: The Part of Tens 319Chapter 20: Ten Golden Rules of Relaxation 321Chapter 21: Ten Quick Ways to Relax 331Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Deep Relaxation 343Chapter 23: Ten Resources for Further Help 351Appendix: Audio CD 359Index 361