When you feel stress, your body reacts by releasing hormones that increase your blood pressure and heart rate. This is called a stress response. Relaxation techniques can help your body relax and lower your blood pressure and heart rate. Reduce exam stress by practising breathing exercises or meditation. Breathing exercises help you calm your nerves…
For many people, stress is a trigger for their tinnitus. Learning some relaxation techniques can help prevent it before it occurs. At its best, meditation can be an extremely pleasant experience. Relaxation and inner peace are not necessarily the end goal of meditation, but it is this aspect of the practice that can set you…
Relaxation reduces stress and the symptoms of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. Reduction of muscle tension and chronic pain. The practice of “relaxation” is essential for stress management. When we relax, the blood flow in our body increases and we have more energy. It helps us to have a calmer and clearer…
Slow, deep breaths are one of the simplest and most basic ways to activate your body’s natural relaxation response. When you are lying awake in bed, start by taking 10 deep breaths. This alone will slow down your breathing and create a sense of calm. Although it is a good idea to go to bed…
Relaxation also has a positive effect on your physical health. It is another way to combat the physical effects of depression, says Payne. For some people, relaxation techniques can even help prevent depression. But just like a proper diet and exercise, it takes time to see the results of regular meditation. But with practice, meditation…
When you feel stress, your body reacts by releasing hormones that increase your blood pressure and heart rate. This is called a stress response. Relaxation techniques can help your body to relax and lower your blood pressure and heart rate. ‘Relaxation’ is the be-all and end-all of stress management. When we relax, the blood flow…
A shower or bath can help relieve stress, cook or bake something. Everyone knows you should stretch to improve your flexibility, but did you know that stretching has been proven to lower tension and blood pressure? Here’s a handy 15-minute stretching workout to get you started. So the next time you feel tension rising at…
Inhale deeply and exhale powerfully. Shake your arms briefly as you exhale. Return the arms to their normal position, keep the shoulders down and slightly back and remain relaxed. Make sure your hands are not cramped, as if you were holding raw eggs. Take some time each day to get into a relaxed body-mind state.…
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) produces a calming effect by gradually tensing and releasing muscles throughout the body in conjunction with controlled breathing. Visual thinkers who can easily recall past scenes full of detail are ideal for using imagery as part of their relaxation before bed. Before you actually use the Military Method or 4-7-8 Breathing,…
Relaxation is a process that reduces the effects of stress on the mind and body. Relaxation techniques can help you deal with everyday stress and stress related to various health problems such as heart disease and pain. Chronic stress can have a negative impact on your body and mind. It can put you at risk…