Introduction
Relax & Realign is a six-stage self-development and relaxation programme designed to help you reconnect with yourself, develop greater balance and build the foundations for lasting positive change.
If you feel that you have been moving through life feeling overwhelmed, pulled in too many directions or somehow disconnected from yourself, Relax & Realign offers an opportunity to slow down, become more aware of your experience and gradually develop a stronger sense of steadiness, clarity and self-understanding.
The programme has been designed as a journey, with each stage preparing for the one that follows. Each stage has 6 or 7 units, which you can work through at your own pace. The activities are under 20 minutes long, so that you can fit them into your day, and you can repeat them as often as you like. As you move through the stages, you may become better able to recognise what you need, respond rather than react and navigate life with greater balance.
Each stage uses a mixture of guided relaxation, simple breathing and movement exercises, Vittoz practices and opportunities for reflection. The programme is designed as an invitation to explore your own experience and discover what feels helpful and meaningful for you. The greatest value comes from allowing the journey to unfold step by step.
About Stage 1 – Here & Now
Before embarking on any programme of change or development, it can be helpful to pause and reconnect with where you are right now.
Here & Now is an invitation to slow down for a while and bring your attention back to yourself. Through simple breathing practices, movement exercises, relaxation and reflection, you’ll have an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with the present moment.
The stage 1 units are:
The Three Levels of Breath
Breath and Movement Part 1 – Cosmic Breath
Introduction to Vittoz
Breath and Movement Part 2 – Warm Up, Sensing Weight, Awareness of Gestures, Link Movement, Link Sequence
Relaxation – Let Your Breath Flow
Energy Work
This stage lays the foundation for the rest of the programme by helping you become more aware of your body, breath and experience. By the end of this stage, you may feel more able to pause, settle your breathing, and notice what’s happening in your body and mind without judgement.
Stage 1 can be explored on its own or as the first step in the complete Relax & Realign journey.
What’s Included
- Stage 1 Workbook (PDF) digital download
- A link (via the workbook) to the Stage 1 media page with MP3 and MP4 files
What You’ll Need
- A pen/pencil and notebook
- Headphones and somewhere you can take some time out for yourself
- Time and commitment to spend on your own personal growth
Companion Resources
If you would like additional support alongside the workbook, you may also be interested in:
- Relax & Realign Stage 1 + 30 Minute Mentoring Session
- Rediscover What Makes You You
- Change Your Mind About Yourself
Important Note
Relax & Realign is a self-study programme intended for personal development and relaxation. It is not a substitute for medical, psychological or therapeutic treatment. Please work within your own comfort zone and seek appropriate professional support if needed.
