Retreat “One Day Living in the Present”

TOTAL RELAXATION – GUIDED BODY RELAXATION Even if we only have 5, 15, or 30 minutes to rest, when we know how to truly relax, the body and mind can be deeply restored. You can practice this anywhere: at your desk, on a bus, on a plane, or any place where you can sit quietly for a few minutes. Gently close your eyes and bring your attention back to your breathing following the in-breath and the out-breath. Then begin a gentle body scan, from the top of your head down to your feet: • Relax your forehead and your eyes • Soften your jaw, neck, and shoulders • Allow your arms, chest, and belly to rest • Release your back, hips, and legs With each out-breath, allow another part of the body to soften and let go. When the body truly rests, the nervous system begins to calm. The heartbeat slows down, the breath becomes deeper, and the mind gradually settles into stillness. Sometimes just a few minutes of true relaxation can renew the energy of an entire day. Be Retreat Breathe. Heal. Be.