Relaxation Exercises

Implementation of brief relaxation sessions once or twice daily is the best way to unwind. Here describes three simple exercises that you can perform at home, without you needing to learn any special skills. Try to implement them regularly as possible, preferably at the same time of day. You will see that you will fall into the habit of exercise and that you will also enjoy using the various other occasions.

This is a classic situation of relaxation, which is carried out in yoga. First, find a quiet space where you will not disturb anyone. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, take off and unclip all the strong bands and / or buttons.

Then lie on your back relaxed, with your feet about two feet apart. Place your hands on the body symmetrically, with your palms facing up and about 15 cm distant from the hips. Let your arms and legs to be rotated outwardly relaxed, close your eyes and relax as you focus on breathing (not breathing checked, just watch it).

This position may also perform any of the following exercises – or both, one after another.

Many do not realize how tense the body has, until you experience and feel their muscles relaxed. This exercise will allow you to really feel the contrast between tension and complete relaxation.

First, install the position of the body. Then each row of the body, from feet upwards, strong stretch for a few seconds, then relax completely – the feet, calves, thighs, buttocks, back, chest, shoulders, arms, hands, neck, jaw and full face. Stretch the body parts as you can, so if you want to pick up a few inches from the floor and then release it to descend down.

The position of the body lay hands on the belly and deep, slow breath, by first filling the abdomen, then chest and finally up to the collarbone. Exhale when you breathe in the reverse order that you will see how all the tension in your body relax with the breath. Now, let the breath come into their normal rhythm and depth. While you breathe out, relax any tension from your body. First, in feet, then exhale in the following ankle, then mean and so on through the body up to the eyes, nose and mouth.

Try taking a real focus their thoughts on each part of your body and relax it completely before you continue.

It may help you if you use the breathing positive affirmations, the mind silently repeat: My legs are completely relaxed ‘and so on for each area of the body.