The gym doesn’t have to feel like a battlefield. For years, fitness culture has championed the “no pain, no gain” mentality, ...

Guided imagery is a powerful relaxation technique that involves visualizing peaceful scenes or experiences to reduce stress ...

When you feel anxious, it can be stressful to try to focus on your breathing. Instead, use this strategy to help calm your mind. The coronavirus pandemic is stressful — and the fear and anxiety around ...

The Swahili coastal massage style is characterized by gentle strokes that mimic ocean waves. This technique focuses on ...

We’re coming off a bitterly fought election. We've slogged through the holidays. And now it is a new year. These situations all lead to plenty of stress—and probably a lot of restless sleep—now, and ...

Trying to not think about falling asleep only creates stress for troubled sleepers. And the more stress, the less chance of falling into slumber. An ancient Kundalini yoga relaxation technique can ...

This article is the final part of a three-part series. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here. 6. Listening to Relaxing Music While the evidence seems to suggest that listening to music is no more ...

Rest your mind and think about the color blue for one minute. (you can even set your cell phone alarm) Walk away from your immediate environment. Breathe some fresh air and get some sunshine. Use ...

Raise your hand if you are feeling overwhelmed by stress right now. Now, raise your hand if you want to make that stress go away without jumping on the meditation bandwagon. I mean, sure, practicing ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body ...

A technique centered on relaxation is helping people get through major surgery with less anxiety and fewer complications, and they are healing faster.“I think it was as anxiety-free as anybody could ...

Labour pain can be the most intense experience of your life, but your body's response to the pain is remarkable. This blog explains how relaxation techniques, hormones, and your mental state can ...