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Relax 

Click on the links below to download your free copy of the Relax CD, track by track. When practised regularly, these exercises can enhance emotional and physical wellbeing.

Track 1 - Why do relaxation 

Track 2 - Abdominal breathing

Track 3 - Awareness of breathing

Track 4 - Progressive muscle relaxation

Track 5 - Body scan

Track 6 - Leaves on a river

Track 7 - Tree visualisation

Track 8 - Peaceful Place

 

Relaxation and Visualisation 

Relaxation

Track 1) - Breathing Focus (12 mins)

Track 2) - Slowing Down Mind Chatter (10 mins)

Track 3) - Progressive Relaxation (15 mins)

Visualisation

Track 4) Beautiful Butterfly (21 mins)

Living WIth Cancer-Related Breathlessness

Track 1) - Living With Cancer Related Breathlessness (24 mins)

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