Week 12: Thursday December 5th- Relaxation

This was our final class and group presentation so it was fitting to have it be the relaxation group. We started off by participating in Laughter therapy by watching a comedians skit on you tube followed by a video about laughter yoga. We then made stress balls out of balloons and play dough. I love this idea because it is so simple, fairly cheap and feels just like a stress ball you would purchase at a store. I will have to use that idea again. After that we did some chair yoga that was lead by a youtube video. This would be perfect for when I work with participants who are in wheel chairs. Next, we were lead through a breathing relaxation exercise  I have done theses many times before and find them so relaxing. Following that we got into a circle and gave massages. This was the perfect last class because I was able to learn a lot of new activities while also de stressing myself. Taking care of yourself is so important, especially in our practice so having these skills is vital. Most, if not all, the people I am going to be working with will find activities like these useful.