Relaxation Podcasts
For you to download and use anywhere
For your computer, media player or phone, here are four relaxation exercises for you to download and use anywhere. You will find the exercises more effective, the more you do them. Also if you practise them on a regular basis it will be easier to call them up when you are in a stressful situation.
These podcasts have been created for the students and staff of MMU. Please respect that and do not amend or change to use for other purposes.
Preparation for doing a relaxation exercise:
● Try to find a warm, quiet and comfortable space to relax.
● Turn off your phone and put a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on the door.
● Sit comfortably or lie down.
● If sitting make sure that your back and head are well supported, your legs are uncrossed and your feet are firmly on the ground.
● During the visualisations you are always in control. Go along with them as much as is comfortable.
Precautions
● Do not practise these exercises whilst driving.
● If you have any significant illness or condition, you are advised to check with your GP before doing these exercises.
If you have a heart condition, diabetes or epilepsy please discuss the advisability of doing the Full Relaxation & Visualisation with your GP, as this involves tensing & relaxing muscle groups.60 second de-stresser. Ideal before presentations. Link it with your favourite music to help you focus.
15 minutes long. Includes fullbody relaxation. If you like the sea you’ll like this.
15 minutes long. An alternative to the slightly longer Full Relaxation & Visualisation. It focuses more on breathing. If you like the sea you might like this.
20 minutes long. A full body relaxation. Then you are guided to use your imagination to relax and calm your mind.