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Relaxation/Meditation Classes

A qualified therapist conducts these practical sessions which will enable you to learn techniques to assist you minimise stress in your life.

RELAXATION

  • A passive technique
  • Awareness placed on the physical body
  • Works principally through the conscious mind
  • Can be practised standing, sitting or lying and is motionless
  • Encourages sound and peaceful sleep
  • Beneficial to well-being. Widely used now in conjunction with conventional medicine to assist the healing process

MEDITATION

  • An active technique
  • Awareness centred on the mind. Works initially through the conscious mind then allows the subconscious mind to emerge
  • Assumes a relaxed body, enabling the eventual stilling and centering of an inactive mind
  • Uses such "tools" or techniques as guided imagery, sound, objects, movements, mantras, mandalas, reflection and the breath to achieve mental stillness
  • Is generally practised sitting; however, can involve movement and action

Classes for 2007 will be held each Thursday from 12.00pm to 1pm.
Cost per six week course $33.00

  • Course Number 1 – 27th March to 1st May
  • Course Number 2 – 22nd May to 26th June
  • Course Number 3 – 24th July to 28th August
  • Course Number 4 – 2nd October to 6th November

Please note RAH Health Promotion has the right to cancel a course if there are insufficient participants booked and will refund any money paid.

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North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000.
Phone: +61 8  8222 5193
Fax: +61 8  8222 5960
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