Relaxation Exercises

Relaxation Exercises

The ECMHC team has recorded a series of relaxation exercises in English and Spanish. These exercises have been designed for use by families and Early Head Start and Head Start staff to help you reduce your stress.

Our hope is that after listening to one or more of these recordings, families and staff will return to their daily activities feeling refreshed and re-energized. Enjoy!

English

Introduction

Relaxation method 1: Deep Breathing

Relaxation method 2: Tensing and Relaxing Your Muscles

Relaxation method 3: My Private Place

Spanish

Introduction

Relaxation method 1: Deep Breathing (Spanish)

Relaxation method 2: Using Muscular Tension and Relaxation (Spanish, Part 1)

Relaxation method 2: Using Muscular Tension and Relaxation (Spanish, Part 2)

Relaxation method 3: My Private Place (Spanish)

This product was developed [in part] under grant number 1H79SM082070-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.