Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Systematically tense and release muscle groups throughout your body. This technique reduces physical tension, lowers stress, and helps you become aware of where you hold stress.
checklistHow to Do It
- 1Lie down or sit comfortably
- 2Start with your feet: tense for 5 seconds, then release
- 3Move to your calves, thighs, abdomen, chest, arms, and face
- 4Tense each group for 5 seconds, then release for 10 seconds
- 5Notice the contrast between tension and relaxation
groupBest For
- checkPeople who carry physical tension
- checkBefore sleep or after stressful work
- checkThose with tension headaches
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