Relaxation & Visualisation

Tuesday night 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Wednesday      12.00md – 1.00pm

Thursday          11.00am – 12.00md

Friday              11.00am – 12md

Progressive muscular relaxation is a technique taught to reach a deep state of relaxation First you tense a muscle and hold it for a few seconds then release that tension to bring a deep sense of relaxation. Controlled breathing exercises also promote relaxation. In visualisation a therapist guides you to find pictures in your mind that are peaceful and healing to you.

Benefits

Research has shown that guided imagery/visualisation can help induce a feeling of relaxation enabling individuals to cope with cancer and its treatments. Regular attendance at relaxation can produce a feeling of calmness that can increase individual well being over a period of time. It can also improve sleeping problems.