Session 2: Controlling Your Body
Here you’ll find all the course materials that accompany your second class, 'Controlling Your Body'.
Booklet - Controlling Your Body
This booklet contains all the information you need to prepare for Session 2, where we explore how stress impacts our bodies—and how our bodies can influence stress.
Relaxation Track - Introduction
Please start with the introduction track; it explains why we use these tracks and how you can get the best out of them.
Relaxation Track - Belly Breathing
Belly breathing is a technique to slow down your autonomic nervous system (ANS) by breathing from the diaphragm using a skill called 3:4 breathing.
Relaxation Track - Deep Relaxation
Deep muscle relaxation helps slow down your autonomic nervous system and ease muscle tension—two areas most affected by stress.
Relaxation Track - Quick Relaxation
Once you're comfortable with the deep relaxation track, you can move on to this quicker version. It’s similar but helps you achieve relaxation in half the time.
Relaxation Tracks - Female Voice
These tracks are voiced by Dr Ruth Jamieson, clinical psychologist.
