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Relaxation Techniques for Mindfulness

Meditation is an ancient practice that promotes relaxation, confidence, patience and compassion. It began as early as 20 BC and modern techniques emerged in the 1970s. Most religions incorporate some form of meditation such as prayer beads in Christianity or chanting in Buddhism. Modern meditation focuses on relaxation and exercises like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, and self-massage to relax the body and mind.

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Relaxation Techniques for Mindfulness

Meditation is an ancient practice that promotes relaxation, confidence, patience and compassion. It began as early as 20 BC and modern techniques emerged in the 1970s. Most religions incorporate some form of meditation such as prayer beads in Christianity or chanting in Buddhism. Modern meditation focuses on relaxation and exercises like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, and self-massage to relax the body and mind.

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Meditation & Relaxation

Meditation is an art and practice, where-by individuals train their mind, body
and senses, designed to promote relaxation, build confidence and develop
patience, generosity and forgiveness.

The ancient art of meditation started as early as 20 BC, while the modern
practices, techniques and guidelines came into existence in the early 1970s.
Nearly all religions have practices relating to meditation, ranging from using
prayer beads in Christianity, to the Islamic Dhikr, all the way to the Hindu
and Buddhist rituals.

Modern practices of meditation often focus on relaxation techniques and


exercises, designed to place the body in a state of rest and tranquility.
Examples of these techniques are:

1. The Relaxation Response : Developed by Harvard Physician


Herbert Benson ,consisting of two main steps :
a. Repetition of a word, phrase or prayer.
b. Passive disregard of everyday thoughts that come to mind
regularly
2. Deep Breathing: considered one of the easiest methods of stress
relief, done through taking repeated deep slow breaths and exhaling
slowly. It is very easy and can be done nearly anywhere and by
anyone.
3. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR): Developed by American
Physician Edmond Jacobson. Based on alternatively tensing and
relaxing the bodys muscles, starting as high as your head and eyes, all
the way down to your feet and toes in a systematic manner.
4. Visualization: A variation of traditional meditation, where a person
uses the power of imagination to put the mind in a state of relaxation
and calmness. You would just close your eyes, and let the worries float
away.
5. Self-Massage: No one can deny the relaxing effect of a professional
massage at a spa. But most people dont realize that self-massage or
trading a massage with a loved one can have nearly similar effects on
the mind set and a great relaxation method.

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