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Relaxation and Tension Release Tools for Everyday Living

Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2009

by Cheryl Collins
http://howtosaveongifts.blogspot.com/

One of the best tension releases is meditation. Most everyone has heard of it but not everyone practices it or has even tried meditation. There are several types of tools for meditation such as relaxation imagery, body relaxation, and breathing. It's possible most have encountered these tools even if it was not intentional. How many times in life do we day dream about being in calm, beautiful surroundings? How about lying in bed and out of fatigue or stress the muscles naturally contract and then with intention they are released to a calm state? Perhaps just lying in bed or sitting quietly at our desks we just close our eyes and breathe deeply. It is so relaxing.

Relaxation imagery involves creating a quiet place to go in your mind, either real or imaginary. Often it is accompanied with reoccurring self statements. There is very little demand for thought, activity or effort so imagery therapy allows for greater focus.
Body relaxation often includes Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). This activity of relaxation instructs the patient to tense up one of the muscle groups. For instance, "Tense up the muscles in your left hand. Become aware of the tension, then release." Each muscle group in the body can be focused on as moving through each group brings relaxation.
Breathing relaxation has been around for centuries as it is a key part of Yoga. Breathing allows us to clear our minds and focus on one point in time, the present. The here and now. All troubling thoughts are replaced by slow and deliberate breathing. Breathing relaxation requires proper breathing in through the nose and releasing the air through our months like a whisper.

Often people can use these techniques at their desk in the office or in a quiet room with some meditation instruments like a table top fountain, a candle to direct focus or a chime of some sort can help with focus. These techniques can be practiced during the day during short intervals between work or home responsibilities. If you have children teach them to do some relaxation exercises with you. Relaxation can refresh better than naps during a busy day. Remember to take time to clear off the table top of your mind and relax.

Take time to breath deep and share relaxation tips that work so others can be enlightened and

and their way to a more calm and peaceful existence.

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