by Stephen Guise | September 11, 2014 9:35 PM Most of us have found at one point or another that sleeping isn’t always easy. You might overthink your sleeping position, what happened that day, or worry about sleeping issues you’ve had in the past. All of these can make relaxation difficult and prevent you from falling asleep. Luckily, there’s one simple … Read More
Relaxation Exercises and Mindfulness
Deep-breathing exercises Many people have a tendency to breathe faster than normal when they are anxious. Sometimes this can make you feel a little dizzy, which makes you more anxious and you breathe even faster, which can make you more anxious, etc. If you practise deep breathing when you are relaxed, you should be able to do this when you … Read More
5 Benefits of Relaxation and Meditation
Published in Blog on April 2, 2015 Relaxation and meditation exercises provide important physical and emotional health benefits. Many health conditions and symptoms can be treated, controlled, and reduced by spending a little time each day practicing relaxation techniques, such as mindfulness meditation, yoga, or guided relaxation. The primary reason relaxation is so effective is that it turns off the … Read More
Relax your way to perfect health
It’s a piece of advice that yogis have given for thousands of years: take a deep breath and relax. Watch the tension melt from your muscles and all your niggling worries vanish. Somehow we all know that relaxation is good for us. Now the hard science has caught up – for a comprehensive scientific study showing that deep relaxation changes … Read More
Rest, Relaxation and Exercise
It can be hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the hustle and bustle world that we live in. If you are in school, commuting to work and/or taking care of your family, time can seem to evaporate. Taking good care of your body and mind can make a difference in how healthy you are in general and how well … Read More
Fool-Proof Anxiety Relaxation Techniques
Learning effective anxiety relaxation techniques is an important part of coping with stress and anxiety. These techniques won’t cure anxiety on their own – for that, you need a more extensive anxiety treatment – but they can reduce your anxiety during times of high stress, and the less anxiety you experience, the easier it is to cope with anxiety later. … Read More
Relaxation Techniques
Need stress relief? Use these techniques to relax your mind and de-stress By Lisa Drayer, R.D. | September 26, 2007 Relaxing is all about getting your mind off of the stresses of life. Anything that will accomplish this can be helpful in making you feel calm and at peace. Here are some easy ways to feel more relaxed in your … Read More
6 Breathing Exercises to Relax in 10 Minutes or Less
Overworked, underslept and feeling the pressure? There are plenty of ways to find calm, without investing in a four-hand spa massage. All you need is a pair of lungs, your breath and 10 minutes or less. By Jordan Shakeshaft | Greatist.com Oct. 08, 2012 Don’t wait until fight or flight kicks in before minding your breath. Controlled breathing not only … Read More
5 Simple and Easy Relaxation Tips
by Lori Lynn Smith Everyone experiences times throughout the day where you just wish you could relax for even a few minutes. Sometimes I feel that I could really spend the day relaxing. We already know that relaxation helps your body re-energize, but sometimes you’re so busy and caught up in the moment that you just don’t have the time … Read More
A Neuroscience Explains What Happens to Your Brain When you Relax & Meditate
Posted by David Huting | on January 29, 2015 Article originally apeared at http://expandedconsciousness.com/2014/06/23/a-neuroscientist-explains-what-happens-to-your-brain-when-you-meditate / article by Joe Martino Meditation is becoming very popular lately. Perhaps it’s the anecdotal evidence friends are sharing with each other or the fact that more and more science is coming out to confirm the benefits of meditation that it’s encouraging people to take up … Read More