Play Pause Unwind

Unwind Art Prize Draw

Simon — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:55:45 +0000

Share a relaxing picture with us and you could win a prize! It could be a painting of a Play Pause Unwind visualisation, a drawing of your favourite place to chillout or a photograph of you enjoying your most relaxing hobby. The best pictures we receive will be displayed in the Chillout Mode Gallery.

Email your pictures to gallery@playpauseunwind.co.uk or post them to: Play Pause Unwind Gallery, 49 Main Road, Hockley, Essex SS5 4QY.

Be sure to include your name, address and age so that we can contact you if you win a prize!

BACK TO CHILLOUT MODE

Why teach relaxation?

Simon — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:56:54 +0000

Primal human survival relied on our instinctive reactions to stress but these instincts are largely at odds with our now relatively safe but hectic modern society. From birth, we gradually learn from our peers how and when to override the natural instincts of crying, fleeing or fighting. However, life deals out different stresses and we don’t all get the education that we need, often leaving us ill-prepared to cope with everyday situations. The negative physiological effect this has can impact dramatically on our health and affect our life chances. Moreover, without direction, many seek release in quick fix solutions such as over-eating, drinking, smoking or taking drugs which seriously compound the negative effects on physical and mental health, so learning how to properly relax is a vital life skill, essential for our long-term health, well-being and success.

For those going through a stressful experience a relaxation session can be an invaluable aid to successfully coping with a situation. However, as well as being a REactive skill, relaxation is also a PROactive skill, physically and mentally preparing us for the inevitable ups and downs of everyday life at home, school or work. People with special needs such as physical disabilities, attention deficit or autistic spectrum disorders often find everyday situations more stressful than others, so relaxation can be a highly therapeutic way for them to learn strategies for recognising and managing their emotions.

Anxiety, anger and depression all impair our ability to process information effectively. When relaxed, we free our ‘working memory’, greatly increasing our capacity to learn and improving the effectiveness of integrated social and emotional strategies. This results in greater success in education and work, improvements in behaviour, and enhanced social cohesion.

The great thing about teaching relaxation is that it is learnt through experience — the more you do, the better you get — so not only will your students feel the benefit, you will too!

Is it safe for me to relax?

Simon — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:49:41 +0000

“I am on medication for high blood pressure. Is relaxation therapy safe for me?”
Joe David

Can relaxation help my asthma?

Simon — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:53:16 +0000

“I have recently been diagnosed with asthma: can you tell me any good relaxing techniques that will ease my symptoms...
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I don’t have time to relax – what can I do?

Simon — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:20:09 +0000

“With a small child and a busy, stressful job I don’t find time to use relaxation but I do get...
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The best place to chillax in the world?

Simon — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:07:18 +0000

Where is your favourite place to relax? What makes it so great? What do you like to do there? Do you find it best to chillout with family or friends, or perhaps you need a bit of space? Share your experiences and maybe we can find the best place to chillax in the world!

FREE PRIZE DRAW – WIN PPU CDs!!!

Simon — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:54:24 +0000

Have you found a free prize draw code? You may have found one in magazine or newspaper – there’s even one hidden somewhere on this website!

If you’ve got your code ready, all you have to do is pop your name and email address into the boxes below, put your code in the big comments box and click submit. You will automatically be entered into the prize draw.

We will post a list of the winners here soon!

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FREE PRIZE DRAW – WIN PPU CDs!!!

Simon — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:13:02 +0000

Have you found a free prize draw code? You may have found one in magazine or newspaper – there’s even one hidden somewhere on this website!

We will post a list of the winners here soon!

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Suggest new discussion topics/questions here.

Simon — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:50:42 +0000

Welcome to the Play Pause Unwind forum. Here you can discuss relaxation techniques, get de-stressing advice from our team of professionals, or simply share your favourite Play Pause Unwind experiences. If you have a question or would like to start a new topic, please post your suggestions below.

This is a site for all the family. Comments will be moderated and so may not appear immediately.

Pausepedia

Simon — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:10:46 +0000

Our ever-expanding resource of relaxation-related information and articles direct to your PPU Pad. Click on the subject titles below to find out more.

Alpha waves and relaxation

Deep Breathing

How relaxation benefits our health

How to use Play Pause Unwind in Acupuncture

How to use Play Pause Unwind in Caring

How to use Play Pause Unwind in Complementary Therapy

How to use Play Pause Unwind in Nursing

How to use Play Pause Unwind in Physiotherapy

Progressive Muscular Relaxation (PMR)

Relaxation Response

The Stress Response

Using Guided Visualisation for Relaxation and Stress Management

References