Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is a ...

When I first started my clinical training as a psychologist, some of the first techniques I learned were relaxation exercises. These are concrete, specific behaviors that clients can use to reduce the ...

Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that can improve your emotional regulation by reducing tension and stress. By systematically tensing and relaxing your muscles, you can cultivate a greater ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation (JPMR) is a methodical technique that involves systematically tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups throughout your body, starting from your ...

Visualisation is a relaxation technique and is also called guided imagery. It uses the power of your imagination to help you relax or relieve symptoms. Other relaxation techniques include breathing ...

Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure-at least in the short term-but the longer term effects are unclear, finds a pooled data analysis of the existing research published in the open ...