Is there any Techniques related to RELAX? brief them?

Answer 1

Seven techniques to help you relax

Here are some techniques you might want to consider:

1. Deep breathing

A simple but effective method of relaxation. "It works well in conjunction with other relaxation techniques such as Progressive Muscular Relaxation, imagery and meditation for reducing stress," says Ravi Tripathi, a yoga teacher based at Kanpur. Here's how to do it:

. Inhale. Close your mouth, loosen your shoulders, and inhale as slowly and deeply as you can.
. Hold. Keep the air in your lungs as you slowly count to 6.
. Exhale. Release the air through your mouth, again slowly counting to 6.
. Repeat. Go over the inhale-hold-exhale cycle 5-10 times.

2. Progressive Muscular Relaxation (PMR)

This is good for relaxing your body, especially when your muscles are tense. It requires slowly tensing and then releasing every muscle group individually, from the toes all the way up to the face. "It is useful for calming nerves before an important presentation or performance, and for quieting down when you are highly stressed," says Ashish Verma.

3. Meditation

"The concept behind meditation is to consciously relax your body and focus your thought processes on one particular thing for a prolonged period. Your mind thus remains occupied and diverted from issues causing you stress," says Tripathi. Follow these steps:

� Sit comfortable and quietly.
� Close your eyes.
� Relax your body muscles (you can use a technique like Progressive Muscular Relaxation for this).
� Focus on your breathing.
� Breathe in deeply, then exhale. Count your breaths (gives you something to do with your mind, helping avoid distraction).
� Repeat this for 10 or 15 minutes.

4. Self-hypnosis

"This is when you hypnotise yourself. Affirmations are often used -- positive statements we repeat to ourselves to counter stress and unpleasant thoughts. An example of an affirmation is 'I feel vibrant and alive. I love how I feel'," says Verma. Sit down at a quiet, comfortable place. Relax your body. Imagine waves of relaxation running down your body from your head downwards, washing away stress. Feel the muscles in your body relaxing as waves of relaxation wash over them.

Next, utilise suggestion to deepen the state of relaxation. You can do this by simply saying to yourself: 'I am tired and sleepy. I can feel my arms and legs getting heavier. I am becoming more and more tired�' Once you feel completely relaxed, add the affirmations you have prepared too.

5. Yoga

If you have tried it, you already know that it can help you achieve your goals with more focus and renewed spirit. "Yogic breathing reduces blood pressure and brings intense relaxation. Furthermore, it gives you improved appearance via better posture, muscle and skin-tone, if practiced regularly. Bones and muscles are strengthened and joints become more flexible. It is also amazing to see how much more positive a person's outlook on life becomes within just a few months of practice," says Tripathi.

6. Imagery

You may have noticed how particular environments can be very relaxing, while others can be extremely stressful. This is the idea behind the use of imagery in stress reduction. "You use your imagination to recreate a scene, place or event that you recall as being relaxing, safe, peaceful, beautiful and happy. You can bring all your senses into the image by, for instance, imagining sounds of running water and birds, the smell of cut grass, etc. Use the imagined place as a peaceful retreat from stress and pressure," says Verma.

7. Music or suggestion CDs

Another approach is listening to calming music or relaxation tapes. Soothing music has a lot of power to influence your thoughts and feelings. "It takes no effort from your side to listen to these. Moreover, they can be very welcome at the end of a long day," says Verma. Examples of such audio CD titles are Yoga Nidra - Complete Relaxation by Yogacharya Arunkumar (approximately Rs 150) and Ragas for Relaxation (a collection of Indian classical music by various artists for approximately Rs 295).

With continued practice in the techniques enumerated above, you may experience renewed energy, better concentration, better ability to deal with problems, more efficiency in daily activities, less indigestion, headaches, nausea, and less frequent emotional responses like anger, anxiety, crying, anxiety, apprehension and frustration.

Sounds good, doesn't it? What are you waiting for?


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Answer 2

When you feel an anxiety attack coming on just try to regulate your breathing long slow deep breaths in and out and don't allow yourself to breath fast. Try breathing into a brown paper bag. This is hard to do when anxiety takes over. I know from experience. If you continue to experience anxiety at this level, you should seek help from a counselor or a psychologist. You might need to take a daily anxiety medication for a while until you are out of the troubled zone you are currently in. Just remember, nothing is as bad as it seems. You are probably like me in that you worry about everything and think nothing is going to be OK sometimes, but sweetie, everything will be OK. Your emotional health is very important. So if you can't handle it own your own, seek help. Good luck and God Bless YOU!

Answer 3

Find a quiet, dimly lit place.

Close your eyes, and listen to the sound of your breathing. Concentrate on it; FEEL the air moving in and out of your nose. Take slow, deep breaths, pausing after inhaling and exhaling.

Picture yourself in a forest glade, on the banks of a flowing stream. Imagine the breeze is blowing gently - you can feel it on the left side of your face, arms, and legs. You can feel the soft earth beneath your feet - it's a little wet from a summer rain this morning. You can smell the wet, musty odor of the moss nearby.

Imagine your hands are in the water. You can feel the cold water running over your fingers. You can see the gasping expression of the person who was stressing you out, as you hold his head under the water.

Feel better now?

Answer 4

Deep breathing. Pranayam. Listen to music. Adopt a congenial hobby. Take to gardening.

Answer 5

There are many techniques.
Listen to music
Meditation
Concentration
Selflessness
and many more
talk to a doctor for more ideas

Answer 6

I like "breath prayers" for the easiest way to relax. Example: Taking in a deep breath, say in your head "More of you Lord", then exhale thinking "less of me". I have learned any breath prayer of deep breathing is so helpful to me....take any mantra or scripture and use different ones. hope this helps you as much as it does me

Answer 7

deep breathing, visualization, listening to music, taking a walk,, in general, get out of yourself, think of better times with less stress. good luck

Answer 8

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