When I first started my clinical training as a psychologist, some of the first techniques I learned were relaxation exercises. These are concrete, specific behaviors that clients can use to reduce the ...

Dr. Andrew Weil, author of Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing, developed a method called the 4-7-8 exercise to boost oxygen and slow down the heart rate. Here's how it works: With your lips ...

If you’ve ever been stressed or anxious (let's be honest, that's all of us at some point), you’ve probably been told to take a deep breath. In the moment, it can be hard to do. Especially if you’re ...

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is a ...

Progressive muscle relaxation exercises may improve depression, sleep, and quality of life in patients with epilepsy. A study on the effects of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises in ...

Pelvic floor exercises can help either strengthen or relax your pelvic muscles. Your pelvic floor muscles help support your intestines, bladder, vagina, uterus, cervix, rectum, and prostate. Doing ...

Background: Relaxation training is a common treatment for anxiety problems. Lacking is a recent quantitative meta-analysis that enhances understanding of the variability and clinical significance of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Intra-dialysis multicomponent yoga is a feasible and safe form of relaxation and exercise among patients on ...

Stuttering, a speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the flow of speech, can significantly impact one’s confidence and communication skills. People who stutter often face challenges in ...