What are the best relaxation techniques you know ?

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What are the best relaxation techniques you know ?

Answer 1

Yoga, meditation, massage all are great even reading.  

Answer 2

music and weed

Answer 3

As for what techniques you can try, try anything. Some find baking, vacuuming, taking baths, running, ironing clothes, reading, fishing, being outdoors, anything can work. The point is to clear your mind.

As for what I personally do, I sometimes listen to guided imagery. I like Belle Ruth Naperstack. Her voice is calming for me.

I also have Gentle Yoga Kit: Nurturing The Body, Soothing The Soul and Yoga for Emotional Flow: Free Your Emotions Through Yoga Breathing, Body Awareness, and Energetic Release. These seem to help me when I need a little more help getting relaxed.

I also have a couple of CD's with instrumental music that work too.

From the Mayo Clinic they say this for techniques

There are several main types of relaxation techniques, including:

Autogenic relaxation. Autogenic means something that comes from within you. In this technique, you use both visual imagery and body awareness to reduce stress. You repeat words or suggestions in your mind to help you relax and reduce muscle tension. You may imagine a peaceful place and then focus on controlled, relaxing breathing, slowing your heart rate, or different physical sensations, such as relaxing each arm or leg one by one.

Progressive muscle relaxation. In this technique, you focus on slowly tensing and then relaxing each muscle group. This helps you focus on the difference between muscle tension and relaxation, and you become more aware of physical sensations. You may choose to start by tensing and relaxing the muscles in your toes and progressively working your way up to your neck and head. Tense your muscles for at least five seconds and then relax for 30 seconds, and repeat.

Visualization. In this technique, you form mental images to take a visual journey to a peaceful, calming place or situation. Try to use as many senses as you can, including smells, sights, sounds and textures. If you imagine relaxing at the ocean, for instance, think about the warmth of the sun, the sound of crashing waves, the feel of the grains of sand and the smell of salt water. You may want to close your eyes, sit in a quiet spot and loosen any tight clothing.

Other relaxation techniques include those you may be more familiar with, such as:

Yoga

Tai chi

Music

Exercise

Meditation

Hypnosis

Massage

Good Luck finding what will work!

Answer 4

What helps you relax, differs from person to person. Some people go for a run or jog, while others may just sit on the floor and meditate. Me personally, I read. Other ways of relaxation are swimming, going for a walk, exercising, or doing something you like that makes you feel good. Massages help too. Hope you find YOUR relaxation technique.