Stress and tension can build up, causing a variety of problems. Physical relaxation techniques help to physically relax the body. You can have less tension and relief from stress.
If you find it difficult to focus on relaxation techniques, physical exercises such as stretching may be most effective. Because you can physically do something to relax your muscles, you may find active techniques easier.
Definitions
One of the more common physical relaxation techniques is known as progressive muscle relaxation. According to healthline.com, Dr. Edmund Jacobsen invented this technique, which involves tensing and then releasing muscle groups.
Actively tightening and then relaxing muscles is a way to feel the difference between tension and relaxation. This helps train you in how to relax.
Passive progressive muscle relaxation is an exercise that involves thinking about relaxing the muscles without actively moving them.
Getting Started with Physical Relaxation Exercises
Physical relaxation exercises may include stretching, progressive muscle relaxation, walking, or other physical exercises. You can get rid of muscle tension with these exercises.
Not all exercises are relaxing. In order to relax, do the exercises in a relaxing way that allows muscles to relax. Learn how by following along with the relaxation audio exercises below.
Physical Relaxation Audio
You can learn how to relax your body by following along with relaxation audio. The following physical relaxation audio tracks will guide you to relax your muscles through stretching, PMR, or other techniques.
- Guided Study Break: A Quick Stretch
- Relax with Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- One Hour PMR Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Slow Progressive Relaxation
- Progressive Relaxation Countdown
- Quick Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise
More Physical Relaxation Scripts
Access all physical relaxation audio here, or listen to relaxation downloads are in the following categories:
- Stretching: access various audio downloads involving stretching here.
- Progressive muscle relaxation: various PMR exercises.
