Guided Relaxation: Your essential guide to creating calm (Guided Relaxation by Katie Brown)

Unhook, unwind, unravel Step inside the pages of Guided Relaxation and open up a world of tranquility and calm where you will be guided on an internal journey to quieten the mind, release tension and create peace and wellness.Katie was inspired to write this book after finding that Guided Relaxations proved to be a lifeline during times of stress and anxiety - and she has seen how her students and children have loved the deep sense of calm the practice provides.There are more than 30 guided relaxations as well as an easy-to-follow guide on how to do conscious relaxation, relaxation poses, breathing techniques.The benefits of deep relaxation can include:Improving physical and mental healthReduce depression and anxietyImproved digestion and immune functionBoost energy levelsEase insomniaLower high blood pressure and improve cardiovascular healthReduce muscle tension and ease chronic pain.This book - with illustrations from artist, Ruth Wellman (who also enjoys a guided relaxation) is a treat for the eyes, mind, body and spirit.Among the relaxation themes are relaxations for the seasons, the chakras, the elements, affirmations and visualisations to help issues such as anxiety, women's health and insomnia as well as relaxations for children.