Body‑Scan & Progressive Relaxation — Sunday, December 21, 2025
Unwind from the year’s flurry with a practice that releases tension—one breath, one muscle group at a time. This two‑hour workshop combines a mindful body‑scan with classic progressive muscle relaxation, guiding you toward deep, restorative calm just in time for the winter solstice.
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✧ Session Flow (2 hours)
Time Segment What to Expect
0:00 – 0:10 Welcome & Introductions Cozy check‑ins, intention‑setting breath, dim lights.
0:10 – 0:20 Relaxation Overview & Group Agreements Science of the relaxation response, comfort & silence guidelines.
0:20 – 0:30 Posture, Prop & Breath Setup Arrange mats/blankets, explore diaphragmatic breathing cues.
0:30 – 0:50 Guided Body‑Scan Meditation Slow journey from crown to toes, noticing and softening sensations.
0:50 – 1:00 Debrief & Hydration Break Share early observations, adjust props, sip water.
1:00 – 1:25 Progressive Muscle Relaxation Systematic tense‑and‑release of major muscle groups for deeper release.
1:25 – 1:35 Sharing & Discussion Insights on tension patterns, strategies for nightly practice.
1:35 – 2:00 Q&A, Take‑Home Tips & Closing Gratitude Sleep‑prep routine, audio resources, collective deep breath and blessing.
✧ Why Attend?
Reset the nervous system — Shift from holiday stress to parasympathetic calm.
Relieve chronic tension — Identify and melt physical tightness you didn’t know you were holding.
Improve sleep quality — Body‑scan + PMR is clinically shown to ease insomnia.
Accessible to all — Entire practice is done lying down or seated comfortably.
✧ Logistics & Registration
Session format: in person at Uplifted Studio, inside Belleza Health & Beauty Spa (115 N 21st Street, Saint Helens, OR 97051) and live via Zoom. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early—on‑site or online—to build a cozy “nest” with blankets and pillows.
Registration: $15, required by 11:59 PM on December 20, 2025 (the night before). Zoom links will be emailed a few hours prior to start time.
Bring a yoga mat, blanket, small pillow or bolster, and an eye pillow or scarf for optimal comfort. I look forward to guiding you into deep, year‑end relaxation!
— Hillary Cobb, Ph.D.
Metaphysician & Reiki Master • Uplifted Studio
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