Do you feel stressed out?
Burnout, frayed nerves, distractedness, emotional fatigue that just doesn’t go away –- all are symptoms of chronically high stress levels.
In the modern world there's too much to do and too little time to do it! Multitasking was supposed to be the answer, but it really just adds more stress.
Deep Relaxation is the much-needed antidote to chronic stress, providing relief and recovery from stress, burnout and emotional fatigue.
Relaxation allows your muscle tension to melt away and your brain to slow down from its mad pace. Deep Relaxation gives your body the healing rest it needs so you can feel more like yourself once again.
Deep Relaxation is a body/mind state in which you rest deeply. There is an absence of muscle tension in your body; your breathing is slow and regular; your mind is quiet, calm and still. There is no movement and no effort. Your mind is quietly alert while your body is relaxed. In this way, Deep Relaxation is different from sleep. When you complete your period of Relaxation and return to normal awareness you feel refreshed with a feeling of well-being, as if you have had a wonderful relaxing nap.
Deep Relaxation is efficient and effective. You derive a significant stress-reduction benefit in a short time, typically only half an hour. You can return to normal activity immediately afterwards, feeling more alert, more creative, and more resilient.
There are many ways to achieve Deep Relaxation. Meditation, yoga, listening to a relaxation CD, or simply focusing on your breath can help your body achieve the Relaxation Response, which is Deep Relaxation.
Sometimes it is challenging to allow yourself the time to "let go" and relax. It may feel as if your world (business, family, getting things done) will fall apart if you slow down even for a few minutes. It won't! Giving yourself a few minutes to relax will enable you to return to your daily activities with renewed energy and effectiveness.
Sandi Anders, M.Div., R.Y.T. is a yoga and meditation teacher and life coach in Nashville, TN. Visit her professional website for more articles and resources. She has created the two-CD set The Alchemy of Peace & Love combining a gentle and effective relaxation meditation with a powerful guided imagery experience to boost self-esteem and self-acceptance.
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