Thursday, August 4, 2011

Relaxation


Many techniques of relaxation have been developed for dealing with stress. some are fairly simple; others are elaborate and require extensive training.

One method is is known as progressive relaxation. to practice this, first lie down in a comfortable place, and then alternately tense and relax each major muscle group in turn. start with the hands and arms then move on to the head, eyes, mouth, neck, shoulders, back, chest, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, calves, and feet.

To relax by meditation, set aside a block of time (about 15 to 30 Minutes) once or twice a day. take a comfortable sitting position in a quiet place where there are few distractions. Concentrate on calming mental picture or think of a word or phrase and repeat it over and over to yourself relax. studies have shown that meditation reduces the psychological feelings of stress. it can also reduce the psychological feelings of stree. it can aslo reduce pulse rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and other physical aspects of stress.

yoga is a popular system of exercise,body control,and relaxation.yoga can vary from simple stretching exercise to elaborate forms of body-mind