Relaxation and Breathing Techniques

TEACHING UNIT 1. RELAXATION The concept of relaxation Effects of relaxation Experiencing relaxation firsthand Benefits and contraindications of relaxation TEACHING UNIT 2. STRESS AND ANXIETY MANAGEMENT Stress Anxiety Relaxation Techniques for Stress and Anxiety Management TEACHING UNIT 3. PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION TECHNIQUE Jacobson’s Progressive Relaxation Introduction to the Method Practical Session on Jacobson’s Progressive Relaxation Variations on Jacobson’s Technique TEACHING UNIT 4. AUTOGENIC RELAXATION TECHNIQUE Autogenic Relaxation Practical Exercises in Autogenic Training TEACHING UNIT 5. MEDITATION Meditation as a Relaxation Technique Body Posture: Posture During Meditation Practice Effects of Practicing Meditation Techniques Benefits and Contraindications of Meditation TEACHING UNIT 6. BIOFEEDBACK Biofeedback Biofeedback techniques Biofeedback based on the physiological system How to practice the biofeedback technique TEACHING UNIT 7. LAUGHTER THERAPY Laughter therapy Benefits of laughter therapy Laughter therapy and stress The laughter therapy session TEACHING UNIT 8. OTHER RELAXATION TECHNIQUES Eurythmy Eutony Sound Therapy Tai Chi Yoga Visualization Techniques TEACHING UNIT 9. BREATHING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BREATH CONTROL Anatomy of the Respiratory System Physiology of Breathing Breathing: The Act of Breathing The Importance of Breathing Properly Benefits of Proper Breathing Breath Control TEACHING UNIT 10. BREATHING TECHNIQUES Breathing Techniques Types of Breathing. Practical Exercises TEACHING UNIT 11. INTEGRATIVE BODY THERAPY Integrative Body Therapy (IBT) The Body and Emotions The Enneagram in IBT