Recreation Options - Relaxation

Relaxation covers a series of techniques to change the muscle tension in different parts of the body. It also includes correct breathing techniques. It prompts awareness of where tightness and tension are in the body.

Contact your local community or health centre for classes.

Benefits

• improves general wellbeing
• facilitates deep and slow breathing
• relieves pain
• releases muscle tension
• provides an opportunity for time out

Comments

"Helpful in terms of how to release pain enough to get to sleep." Ann.

"A technique that works for me is lying on the floor with my legs on the couch and doing some deep breathing." Janice.

"A relaxation class I went to made me aware of how I held my breath when typing, which meant I ended up with tight muscles as the blood was not circulating." Maureen.

Related Links

• Council Recreation Facilities
• Feeling Great website

Department Details:
Recreation Wellington