Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to ...
There are many mindfulness methods that aim to quiet the mind, but one method that is especially beloved by sleep doctors to ease the transition to dreamland is called progressive muscle relaxation. I ...
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is a ...
When we mindfully tense and then release our muscles, our bodies are telling our brains to relax. Try this practice that's proven to help with depression, anxiety, and stress. Scroll down for a ...
While it’s possible to optimize your stress for a better performance to some degree, too much stress at work can make you less productive and generally more unhappy in life overall. You need a balance ...
Outcome measures for mindfulness meditation (MM) and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) treatments. Changes for Internet gaming disorder participants from pre- to post-treatment in the MM and PMR ...
A six session group focused on teaching the fundamentals of relaxation, mindfulness, and stress reduction. Methods for inducing the "relaxation response" are taught through explanation, visual images, ...
In recent posts, I remarked on the limited effectiveness and unresolved safety problems associated with benzodiazepines and other prescription medications widely used to treat insomnia, and provided ...