Nowadays, performance expectations in our society (family and work) are very high. Each of us is faced with stress and stress management on a daily basis. Most of us, especially working fathers and mothers, need to be active and use some relaxation techniques to stay in shape every day.
Stress is a natural response to challenges in our lives, but too much stress can have negative effects on our physical and mental health.
The ability to regulate perceived stress and experience relaxation is of great importance for a healthy life.
Relaxation techniques are regenerative measures to cope with stress. Active inhalation and exhalation with gentle physical exercises release blockages in our system, harmonize the organs in our body and relieve muscle tensions. A relaxation exercise focuses solely on ourselves, on positive thoughts and on the present moment. It improves our mindfulness and concentration. The effects are immediate and can be felt in the long term. The relaxation techniques are very practical, the practitioner can decide for himself when, where and how often to practice them.
A high quality of life and good health are important goals for everyone. I would like to introduce the different relaxation techniques that can contribute to a healthier body and mind. Aside from healthy lifestyle, I recommend everyone to learn and practice different relaxation techniques and integrate them in our daily life to optimize a good health condition.
At the moment I am investing my time in futher education in relaxation techniques. I believe to acquire the skills in practicing the different relaxation techniques are very important to perform better in our modern society. Additionaly, it is also a noble way to help others manage daily stress.
The best relaxation technique can vary from person to person, as everyone’s needs and preferences are different.
Here are some of the possible relaxation methods with recommended video exercises samples that you might find helpful:
Bodyscan
The Bodyscan is a mindfulness and relaxation technique from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). In the process the practitioner directs his or her attention to different parts of the body one after the other and observes mindfully.
20 Minute Guided Meditation: Full-body Relaxation and Active Body Scan – YouTube
Progressive Relaxation
Progressive Relaxation is based on the assumption that there are interactions between peripheral muscular tensions and central nervous mental tensions.
The founder of the method, Edmund Jacobson, assumed the following
the following interrelationships:
– On the one hand, mental processes can influence the muscular system and the autonomic nervous system.
– On the other hand, changes in muscle tension influence central mental processes.
In Progressive Relaxation, various muscle groups of the body are tensed and relaxed again. The body consider the tensing and relaxing of muscle systematically as a pleasant exercise. Thus the body and mind are relaxed right away after the progressive muscle training.
PMR (Progressive Muscle Relaxation) to Help Release Tension, Relieve Anxiety or Insomnia – YouTube
Autogenes Training
Autogenic training is a form of concentrative self-relaxation that works with autosuggestions – in other words, a kind of
self-hypnosis. The founder of the method, Johannes Heinrich Schultz, established various levels of autogenic training, some of which focus primarily on the autonomic nervous system.
Autogenic Training 1: total relaxation – Your first step into deep relaxation – YouTube
Imaginative Methods (e.g. fantasy journeys)
Imaginative processes such as fantasy journeys use the power of imagination to practice or experience behavior and experiences in the mind that are not (currently) possible in reality. This leads to a relaxation reaction of the organism.
The Magical Forest – Guided Meditation Visualization For Deep Relaxation & De-Stressing – YouTube
Yoga
Yoga is a South Asian (Indian) system of exercise that includes, exercises, breathing exercises, relaxation exercises and meditation. Although the teachings of yoga do far more than just relaxation, yoga is often viewed in the modern Western view, yoga is often classified as a relaxation technique.
10 min Morning Yoga Full Body Stretch – Yoga with Kassandra – YouTube
Try one of these relaxation techniques today and see how it could help you manage your stress and experience a healthy body and mind. I am glad to hear your feedback. Have a blessed and relaxing day!
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