This article addresses the following points to in relation to relaxation:

• Explains the physical, mental and subtle movement from tension to relaxation.
• Briefly describes the negative impact of chronic tension and the positive impact of relaxation.
• Describes some of the elements that comprise a good relaxation session, including reference to the teacher’s style, manner or technique.
• Differentiates between relaxation and meditation with reference to classic Yoga texts.
• 16 steps to reduce stress.
• some positive affirmations.
• Includes references to research studies that demonstrates the effects of relaxation.

You'll will find a breathing relaxation script.

Rod has undertaken teacher training at the Australian Institute of Yoga Therapy (CAE) and is a member of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia (YTAA).

Rod Hutchings offers both corporate  and private yoga lessons throughout Melbourne, Victoria.  Rod’s day job is internet development/consulting and web hosting work.  Rod is keen to help other Yoga teachers with limited budgets share their story/ promote their teaching online.