Deep Breathing & Guided Relaxation

Calming Your Body

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This exercise is a gentle introduction to becoming more in tune with your body. Particular attention is paid to breath work while inducing the relaxation response.

  • Script is used by permission from Ann Webster, Ph.D.; Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine
  • Background music is from "Akacie" on The FreeSound Project
  • Editing by Martin Grant

Short Relaxation

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This exercise is an introduction to deep, slow breathing. The listener is guided to discover feelings of peace and calm in one's body and mind.

  • This piece was written and read by Sharon Morisis, LICSW, CEAP. Ms. Morisi is a counselor in Dartmouth's Faculty/Employee Assistance Program
  • Background music is from "inchadney" on The FreeSound Project
  • Editing by Martin Grant