Relaxation is more than just taking a break from daily routines. It is a process of giving your mind and body the opportunity ...

Work pressure, financial trouble, family issues, juggling too many tasks at once, battling an illness and myriad of other things can cause stress. If left unchecked, stress can contribute to physical ...

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 ...

Some people who experience stress and anxiety practice relaxation techniques to help them feel better. There is a wide variety of relaxation techniques that people can try, but they may not be ...

Life is stressful and sometimes the stress can overwhelm you, but there are steps you can take to learn how to relax. Normal everyday activities like grocery shopping or traffic jams can make you ...

Systematic desensitization is an evidence-based therapy approach that combines relaxation techniques with gradual exposure to help you slowly overcome a phobia. During systematic desensitization, also ...

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 ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Menopause Relaxation Techniques & Tips Menopause relaxation techniques ...