Relaxation Techniques
If you are not able to change the
situation that is causing distress, and you are not able to change your
thinking about the situation, then you need to learn techniques that will allow
your body to return to homeostasis as efficiently as possible. It also useful to have techniques that
will allow you to periodically enter states of deep relaxation. Unlike sleep, which can be disruptive, deep
relaxation can be very restorative and healing. To summarize a large body of research and also offer some
generalizations, what most of the studies tell us is that most of the standard relaxation
techniques work, but some work better with certain people. The key is to find a process that is
compatible with your personality and then to practice it as you would any skill
so that you can implement it when you need it. Make sure you differentiate between skills and simple
diversions like watching TV, or taking a bath. Be certain that you also have techniques that will allow you
to quickly reduce your anxiety, anger, fear, or other uncomfortable emotion
when it occurs. Experiment with different techniques and when possible get live
instructions from someone who has mastered a technique and successfully taught
it to others.
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Pages
dedicated to specific relaxation techniques
Biofeedback
- Biofeedback Applications
- Biofeedback
Articles Bibliography
- Biofeedback
Webzine
- Clinical
Psychophysiology
- Description of Biofeedback
- MIND GEAR
- Neurofeedback
- Neurofeedback
Archives
- Ultramind
International
Breathing
- Abdominal Breathing
- Alternative Breathing
- Breathing Methods
- Carl
Stough Institute of Breathing Coordination, Inc.
- Diaphragmatic Breathing
Hypnosis
- Hypnosis.Com
- Hypnotherapy - is it for me?
- Hypnoweb
- National Guild
of Hypnotist
- Neuro
Linguistic Programming
- Using Self-Hypnosis to Overcome Fear
Light Sound Machines
Massage
- Articles about Massage and Bodywork
- Therapeutic Massage for Health and Fitness
- What is Massage
- What to Expect
Meditation Resources
- Blue Mountain Center Meditation Instruction
- Desktop
Meditation
- Learning
Meditation
- Mantra Meditation
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Mindfulness Meditation by Kabat-Zinn
- Kundalini Meditation
- The Relaxation Response
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- The Relaxation Response - The Mining Co.
- The Relaxation Response
- Herbert Benson Video
- Relaxation Response Research
- Transcendental
Meditation
- Transcendental
Meditation Dissent and Source for TM Mantras
- Trancent.org
(anti cult, TM, Choprak & Others)
Progressive Neuromuscular
Relaxation
Qigong
Quieting Response
REST Flotation
- Floating
Information
- Float Tank Association (UK)
- H & H Flotation Spa
- Photo Images of Open Room Flotation REST System
- Relaxation Springs Spa
- REST Conference
- Samadhi
Tank Co.
- Tank
Alternatives Inc.
Tai Chi
Visualization and Imagery
Writing Therapy
Yoga
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