Sample Relaxation Exercises

If you press "click here to play" on a relaxation exercise below, it will play automatically, so please wear headphones, or adjust the volume of your computer or device first. Do not listen to relaxation exercises while driving, operating heavy machinery, or in any situation where you must be alert. Enjoy! 

🌬️Breathing Retraining free downloadable MP3 from The Centre for Clinical Interventions 
​(Click here to play) 10:45 minutes

🧠Mindfulness of Breath free downloadable MP3 from The Centre for Clinical Interventions
(Click here to play) 10:24 minutes
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💪Progressive Muscle Relaxation free downloadable MP3 from McKinley Health Centre at the University of Illinois
(Click here to play) 16:33 minutes

😴Bedtime Relaxation free downloadable MP3 from MIT Medical
(Click here to play) 11:11 minutes

😌Mindfulness Breathing free downloadable MP3 from MIT Medical
 (Click here to play) 16:09 minutes
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🌳Guided imagery ​free downloadable MP3's from McKinley Health Centre at the University of Illinois
(Click here to play Ocean Retreat) 9:13 minutes
(Click here to play Trip to the Beach) 9:42 minutes

👓Watching Thoughts free downloadable MP3 from The Centre for Clinical Interventions
(Click here to play) 7:20

⛅Floating Visualization free downloadable MP3 from NHS.
(Click here to play)​ 7:24 minutes.
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Relaxation Websites
Dr. Candice Bovell
Serving clients in Toronto, Scarborough, Ottawa, and everywhere in Ontario, Canada

Phone:1-877-804-2048​
Fax: 1-833-968-0309
The websites posted below have free, relaxation exercises that you can listen to online or download as MP3s.
  • ​MIT Medical: Recordings for sleep relaxation, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation. Listen online or download MP3.​
  • McKinley Health Centre, University of Illinois: Guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and deep breathing. Listen online or download MP3.
  • ​Youth Beyond the Blue: Many relaxation tips and exercises. Download MP3 only.
  • NHS: Several relaxation exercises with pleasant voices: Listen online or download MP3.
  • All About Depression.com: Many relaxation exercises. Listen online or download and play with Quicktime Player.

relaxation apps

Insight Timer- I recommend this app because it has over 10,000 meditations. There are many varieties of relaxation exercises to choose from including guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, sleep meditations, and relaxing music. Free. Android and iOS.
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