What is Mindful Relaxation?
Stress lives in the body — tight shoulders, a racing heart, shallow breathing, a mind that won't slow down. Mindful relaxation is structured training in mindfulness and relaxation techniques that switch the body from "fight or flight" to "rest and repair." It draws on programmes such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
How it works
- Breathing retraining — slow diaphragmatic breathing (e.g. in 4, out 6)
- Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation (JPMR) — tensing and releasing muscle groups
- Guided imagery and body scan
- Mindful awareness — observing thoughts and feelings without judgement
- Daily home practice with recorded guidance
How it is effective for mental health disorders
- Recurrent depression: MBCT is recommended in NICE guidelines to help prevent relapse in people who have had repeated episodes.
- Anxiety and panic: relaxation and mindfulness lower physical arousal and worry.
- Insomnia: relaxation is a core part of CBT-I and improves sleep onset.
- Stress-related physical problems: helps tension headaches, high blood pressure, acidity and chronic pain.
- Burnout and work stress: improves focus, calm and emotional balance.
Who can benefit
Anyone living with stress, anxiety, poor sleep or stress-related physical symptoms — and a helpful add-on to every therapy.
What to expect
4–8 guided sessions plus 10–20 minutes of daily practice at home.
How Mind Detox Centre delivers it
Dr. Rabya teaches techniques step by step, adapts them to your needs and integrates them into CBT, ACT, trauma and addiction therapy.
Fee ₹2,500