Guide Note

Relaxation techniques can be used by anyone in order to relieve stress and for emotional and physical health. Relaxation techniques can train your mind to be less responsive to stress. Relaxation techniques encourage a calm feeling so that you can free your mind of mental clutter and experience peace. Relaxation techniques help you deal better with everyday life and daily challenges.

Practicing relaxation techniques can help you by slowing your heart rate, lowering your blood pressure, slowing your breathing rate, increasing the blood flow to muscles and reduce muscle tension. Other physical benefits you can gain from relaxation techniques is fewer headaches, less back pain, less anger and frustration, more energy, better concentration, better ability to handle problems and being more efficient during daily activities.

Fast Facts

1. Cardiac health and high blood pressure can be improved with relaxation techniques
2. Stress can cause insomnia
3. Prayer is a form of meditation
4. Some can be performed while sitting at desk
5. Deep breathing can provide stress relief
6. Writing can be a form of relaxation
7. There is not right or wrong way to do them
8. Explore different types to see which one is best
9. Have no fixed expectations or goals
10. Some types have a rapid onset and work when you need a quick fix

1. Yoga
2. Tai Chi
3. Music
4. Exercise
5. Meditation
6. Hypnosis
7. Massage
8. Prayer
9. Deep breathing
10. Visualization

1. Anger management
2. Stress relief
3. Anxiety attacks
4. Heart health
5. Depression
6. General well being
7. Headache
8. High blood pressure
9. Insomnia
10. Pain management

Disclaimer

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before beginning any Relaxation Techniques.