Relaxation response is a techniqued used to be less stressed from everday stressors. Meditation, breathing exercises have been in use for thousands of years. The common person seems to be so focused on everyday life they dont take the time to care for their body. Focusing on imagery that takes away from daily routines can help to reduce stress. yoga is another method which is used to help take away from stress and should be utilized daily.
Key Takeaways:
- We can’t avoid all sources of stress in our lives, nor would we want to. But we can develop healthier ways of responding to them
- Rather than choosing just one technique, experts recommend sampling several to see which one works best for you
- the longer and the more often you practice these relaxation techniques, the greater the benefits and the more you can reduce stress
“”We can’t avoid all sources of stress in our lives, nor would we want to. But we can develop healthier ways of responding to them.””
http://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/six-relaxation-techniques-to-reduce-stress