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The Best Relaxation Techniques: Live a More Balanced and Peaceful Life
***For a limited time, you can get this author's latest book, The Yin & Yang Lifestyle Guide, for free - click here to find out more > michaelhetherington.com.au/freebook (just copy and paste into your browser)*** Overworked, tired, having trouble sleeping, stressed or feeling lost in life? Looking for tools and techniques to help you relax? This book explores and explains 10 of the best relaxation techniques that can help you to gain more balance, clarity and peace in your daily life. Anyone can practice them and they are available to you right now. All of the techniques in this book have been tried and tested by the author who has been researching and teaching these techniques for over 10 years. There are 4 guided meditation recordings available for download from within the book so you can begin practicing some of these techniques right away. After reading this book you will know more - What Relaxation Really Is - Brain Waves and Relaxation - The Yin and Yang of Stress and Relaxation - Nutrition that Supports Relaxation - Yoga Nidra - Binaural Beats - Visualization - Meditation - Yoga and more... When you work with these relaxation techniques you can effectively - Reduce pain - Calm the mind (and calm others down too) - Prepare the body for quality sleep - Perform at you potential - Speak more clearly and with ease - Feel more grounded and energized - Improve digestion and so much more... The audio recordings for download 1. Yoga Nidra 25mins 2. Binaural Beats 30mins 3. Gentle Yoga for the Shoulders 40mins 4. Gong Sound Meditation 60 mins
48 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 5, 2013
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About the author
Michael Hetherington
75 books13 followersMichael is passionate about self-health care, Oriental philosophy applied to modern living, self-directed education and embracing the human potential.
He holds a Bachelor of Health Science from Charles Sturt University, an Advanced Diploma in Acupuncture from the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences and a level 2, yoga teacher certificate from the Byron yoga centre. He has been teaching yoga since 2008 and was a lecturer of Oriental medicine and Chinese medical massage (Tui-Na) at the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences from 2014-2015.
In his early twenties, he suffered from regular migraine headaches, depression and chronic lower back pain, which he overcame primarily through the practices of yoga, relaxation and meditation.
Michael was always attracted to eastern philosophy and it was this interest that drew him to the teachings and practices of yoga, martial arts and Oriental medicine at a young age. After traveling to China to teach English for a year, he returned to Australia in 2004 to begin studying Chinese medicine, remedial massage and practicing Oki-Do yoga (Japanese yoga form developed by Dr. Masahiro Oki) under the guidance of Peter Masters.
Inspired by the teachings of many he has learned that a lighthearted and nurturing approach to life serves best.
Michael’s other interests include music, dance, circus arts, reading, traveling, spending time in nature & drinking cups of tea.
He holds a Bachelor of Health Science from Charles Sturt University, an Advanced Diploma in Acupuncture from the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences and a level 2, yoga teacher certificate from the Byron yoga centre. He has been teaching yoga since 2008 and was a lecturer of Oriental medicine and Chinese medical massage (Tui-Na) at the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences from 2014-2015.
In his early twenties, he suffered from regular migraine headaches, depression and chronic lower back pain, which he overcame primarily through the practices of yoga, relaxation and meditation.
Michael was always attracted to eastern philosophy and it was this interest that drew him to the teachings and practices of yoga, martial arts and Oriental medicine at a young age. After traveling to China to teach English for a year, he returned to Australia in 2004 to begin studying Chinese medicine, remedial massage and practicing Oki-Do yoga (Japanese yoga form developed by Dr. Masahiro Oki) under the guidance of Peter Masters.
Inspired by the teachings of many he has learned that a lighthearted and nurturing approach to life serves best.
Michael’s other interests include music, dance, circus arts, reading, traveling, spending time in nature & drinking cups of tea.
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July 8, 2020
This is a simple first step primer for all those wanting to understand the importance of relaxation. The first quote of Ovid says it all: "Take rest, A field that has rested gives bountiful crop."
The author takes us through 10 simple relaxation techniques that are not only popular but effective too. He adds simple exercises and audio links to make it easier for a novice to get hooked. He makes it clear that it's only practise that will make it easier for one to relax more and more.
I personally believe in the power of a relaxed mind and body and would recommend that the techniques used in this book be tried and mastered.
The author takes us through 10 simple relaxation techniques that are not only popular but effective too. He adds simple exercises and audio links to make it easier for a novice to get hooked. He makes it clear that it's only practise that will make it easier for one to relax more and more.
I personally believe in the power of a relaxed mind and body and would recommend that the techniques used in this book be tried and mastered.
April 24, 2019
Not what I was looking for.
I'm looking for more mental affirmations than yoga. I already practice Yoga. Not what I was looking for, but interesting.
I'm looking for more mental affirmations than yoga. I already practice Yoga. Not what I was looking for, but interesting.
June 17, 2020
Interesting book
I learned the basic concepts of relaxation from this about. It is an interesting book. Thank you so much for the wonderful book
I learned the basic concepts of relaxation from this about. It is an interesting book. Thank you so much for the wonderful book
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