Stress Reduction-Audio-Full

Want to better learn how to relax and find some stress relief?  Stress Reduction-Audio contains three guided relaxation techniques to guide you through the process of becoming more fully relaxed. Be sure to try Stress Reduction-Audio-Free first, to see if the techniques help you to become more relaxed.  Some people also find these techniques helpful for getting to sleep at night.  Additionally, the app includes a number of peaceful nature sounds that may be used to help fall asleep.  This full version lets you play these sounds for up to 8 full hours.

The Full version downloads the full audio files to your device rather than streaming them from a remote server each time you run the app, and does not contain ads.

Two relaxation techniques are included along with a peaceful and relaxing background music.

1. Relax and Breathe - Walks you through relaxing all the muscles in your body combined with a deep breathing exercise. (8 minutes)

2. Relax and Visualize - This technique is a mildly self-hypnotic procedure that includes relaxing your muscles, mind, and visualizing a peaceful scene.  This is often a favorite. (15 minutes)

3. Contrast Technique - This technique has you tense your muscles first and then relax them.  Some people find this technique works when some of the other techniques do not. (15 minutes)

Note: These techniques are not intended to treat any emotional or physical condition.  Rather, this app is intended for people who want to learn one of many techniques for coping with the stress of everyday living.  If recommended by a psychotherapist, it may be used as a part of a larger treatment program.