This class is offered in partnership with Gilda's Club Madison.

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DESCRIPTION:

In this 20-minute experience, participants will explore guided, deep relaxation — a combination of progressive muscle relaxation through gentle movement coordinated with breath, and guided awareness and imagery. This practice is designed to support the body in releasing tension while suspending the mind of thought to bring the body and mind to a state of deep rest. Consciousness and awareness are still present, and at some point you may experience feeling like you are in between sleep and wakeful states.

This practice supports physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Benefits may include: the ability to better self regulate stress and anxiety, manage depression, increase feelings of relaxation, improve sleep, manage side effects of medical treatments, and improve overall feelings of well being.

BEFORE OUR TIME TOGETHER:

• To experience the most benefit, please arrive early or on time.

• Please minimize distractions like your cell phone or computer notifications.

• Practices can be done sitting in a chair, lying down on the floor or in a bed. For your comfort, having a blanket or pillow to place under your head or knees, or over the body will optimize this experience.