Relaxation Techniques
Created by Julie Milton in association with Rowcroft Hospice (featuring music by Symbiosis)
These Relaxation Techniques have been developed specially to help patients, their families, and staff at Rowcroft Hospice in South Devon. Julie Milton, the co-ordinator of their Complementary Therapy team, saw a need for a relaxation resource which could be used at any time. As she says, “Relaxation is the body’s natural way of calming down. Listening to this album and participating in the relaxation exercises may help you to become more relaxed in daily living. Enjoy the practice. Never try too hard to relax, just have a go and let it happen.”
The album has four tracks voiced by Julie (with gentle music created by the Devon-based group Symbiosis):
- Introduction
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Journey Through the Body in the Mind’s Eye
- Relaxation and Visualisation
… and there are additional pieces of music and original nature sound recordings from Symbiosis to aid relaxation.
All proceeds from the sale of this album will be donated to Rowcroft Hospice. (Rowcroft Hospice: Registered Charity No: 282723)
Note: Use of this album whilst driving is not recommended. For more information about Rowcroft, please visit www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk
Julie Milton is a Fellow of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. She has worked at Rowcroft Hospice for over 20 years as co-ordinator of the Complementary Therapy team. Julie is qualified in massage, aromatherapy and reflexology and teaches relaxation techniques and mindfulness-based stress management.
(Discover: Complementary Therapies at Rowcroft)
Symbiosis make music which is perfect for relaxation and for use in holistic therapies. Based in Torquay, the group are best known for their albums Touching the Clouds and Amber & Jade, and for their relaxing recordings of natural sounds (including At Peace with Nature: Relaxing Sounds for Mindful Moments, which they offered free to NHS Staff and Carers after the COVID pandemic.)
Details of music used: Amethyst (from Sea of Light); Early Morning and Woodsmoke & Mountain Rain (from The Comfort Zone); Deep Blue and Violet (from Sea of Light). Music by Symbiosis, composed by Clive Williamson & John Hackett.
Read or download Julie Milton’s accompanying booklet on Relaxation
“Never try too hard to relax, just have a go and let it happen” Julie Milton
Relaxation Techniques © Rowcroft 2024; Music © Symbiosis Music 2024
Created specially for Rowcroft Hospice…
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