{"id":5919,"date":"2022-02-05T19:32:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T01:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/?page_id=5919"},"modified":"2025-07-09T17:46:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T22:46:17","slug":"mindfulness-relaxation-exercises","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/resources\/mindfulness-relaxation-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Mindfulness & Guided Relaxation Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Mindfulness & Guided Relaxation Exercises” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” background_color=”gcid-primary-color” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”6px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Guided-Exercises-Pin-200×300.png” alt=”Mindfulness & Guided Relaxation Exercises” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Georgia|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.8em” text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”17px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]

There are a million mindfulness and relaxation exercises online these days, and here are a few we have made over the years. Some are short and brief (3 Min Breathing Space) and others are longer to help you really focus on deepening your mindfulness and relaxation response. Remember, relaxation can’t be forced, but like all exercises, the more you do it, the easier it becomes. Therefore, pick and choose what works for you today. Additionally, these are all on our\u00a0<\/span>YouTube ChannelOpens in a new window<\/span><\/a> for your ease of access.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Learn About Mindfulness & Meditation” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”center” title_line_height=”1.2em” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”25px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_height_tablet=”” max_height_phone=”” max_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/avPh7mhZrkY” image_src=”https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Benefits-of-Meditation-csbh-png-300×169.png” admin_label=”Mindfulness Explained” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_height_tablet=”” max_height_phone=”” max_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/lLu0gQ16eDM” image_src=”https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Core-Principles-CSBH-png-300×169.png” admin_label=”Mindfulness Explained” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_height_tablet=”” max_height_phone=”” max_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/UEirbFyD5LQ” image_src=”https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Types-of-Meditation-CSBH-png-300×169.png” admin_label=”Mindfulness Explained” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_height_tablet=”” max_height_phone=”” max_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Explore the incredible benefits of mindfulness and meditation<\/strong> – From reducing anxiety and boosting creativity to improving sleep and fostering emotional well-being, you’ll discover how mindfulness and meditation can transform your life.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Learn how to embrace the present moment, cultivate curiosity, openness, and compassion, and practice non-judgmentalness. Discover the power of being fully present in the here and now. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” width=”100%” custom_padding=”1px|||29px||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Explore the various types of mindfulness and meditation<\/strong> practices that can help you find inner peace and tranquility. From guided meditation to imagery, breath awareness and body scan techniques, we’ll uncover the secrets to achieving a calm and focused mind.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Follow Along Guided Meditation Exercises” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”center” title_line_height=”1.2em” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”25px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/LDXBI1oST7E” image_src=”https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20m-Guided-Meditation-Mountain-300×169.jpg” admin_label=”Mindfulness Explained” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_height_tablet=”” max_height_phone=”” max_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/n229W8ZIcus” image_src=”https:\/\/i9.ytimg.com\/vi\/n229W8ZIcus\/maxresdefault.jpg?v=65d7c312&sqp=COj-r8MG&rs=AOn4CLCXmsTzU-T1A_7gNCsbakcL_T_a3w” admin_label=”Mindfulness Explained” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_height_tablet=”” max_height_phone=”” max_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/ect1GDTjeRE” image_src=”https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body-Appreciation-CSBH-300×169.png” admin_label=”Mindfulness Explained” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_height_tablet=”” max_height_phone=”” max_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/eNLGm51wf3o” image_src=”https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20m-Guided-Meditation-Ocean-CSBH-300×169.png” admin_label=”Mindfulness Explained” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_height_tablet=”” max_height_phone=”” max_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

This is the same relaxation exercise as the other one, but ends with forest imagery<\/strong> instead of beach\/ocean imagery. (20 minutes)<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Although you may feel short on time, everyone has time to take 3 minutes<\/strong> to pause and ground yourself to the present moment.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

No matter your size, shape, weight, or fitness level, you probably have areas of your body that you struggle to appreciate. This brief 12 minute exercise can start the process of befriending the body<\/strong> and really appreciating your body from a different perspective.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Surprisingly, this was the first relaxation exercise I ever recorded! It’s about 20 minutes long and includes a body scan from head to toe for a focus on releasing physical tension and stress, as well as relaxing ocean and beach imagery.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Related Articles on Mindfulness & Relaxation” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”center” title_line_height=”1.2em” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”25px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” width_tablet=”35%” width_phone=”70%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blog fullwidth=”off” posts_number=”6″ include_categories=”1665″ show_more=”on” show_author=”off” show_date=”off” show_categories=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”15px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” border_radii=”off|30px|30px|30px|30px” border_color_all=”#000000″ border_width_all=”2px” read_more_text_color=”#E02B20″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_blog][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”12px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjU2NyJ9fQ==@” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Request an Appointment” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Make An Appointment Button” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”14px” button_bg_color=”gcid-primary-color” button_border_width=”16px” button_border_color=”gcid-primary-color” button_border_radius=”100px” button_letter_spacing=”1px” button_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||-19px|||” custom_padding=”|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22button_bg_color%22,%22button_border_color%22%93}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are a million mindfulness and relaxation exercises online these days, and here are a few we have made over the years. Some are short and brief (3 Min Breathing Space) and others are longer to help you really focus on deepening your mindfulness and relaxation response. Remember, relaxation can’t be forced, but like all […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":2276,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

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There are a million mindfulness and relaxation exercises online these days, and here are a few we have made over the years. Some are short and brief (3 Min Breathing Space) and others are longer to help you really focus on deepening your mindfulness and relaxation response. Remember, relaxation can't be forced, but like all exercises, the more you do it, the easier it becomes. Therefore, pick and choose what works for you today. Additionally, these are all on our YouTube Channel<\/a> for your ease of access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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20 Min Guided Meditation with Ocean Imagery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Surprisingly, this was the first relaxation exercise I ever recorded! It's about 20 minutes long and includes a body scan from head to toe for a focus on releasing physical tension and stress, as well as relaxing ocean and beach imagery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General Relaxation Training with Mountain Imagery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is the same relaxation exercise as above, but ends with Mountain imagery instead of beach\/ocean imagery. (20 minutes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3 Minute Breathing Space<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Although you may feel short on time, everyone has time to take 3 minutes to pause and ground yourself to the present moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Body Appreciation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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No matter your size, shape, weight, or fitness level, you probably have areas of your body that you struggle to appreciate. This brief 12 minute exercise can start the process of befriending the body and really appreciating your body from a different perspective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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