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Relaxation Techniques
for Wellness and Stress Management
Nancy Hausauer, LMP
706 Sixth Avenue * Tacoma, WA 98405 * 253-686-1214
Massage, lymphatic massage, and energy healing serving Tacoma, Seattle,
Federal Way, Puyallup, Lakewood, Olympia, and the Puget Sound region
Relaxation techniques can do wonders for your health -- physical, mental, and emotional. Relaxation feels great and allows our bodies' natural self-healing and restoration processes to work like they're supposed to. Yet most of us think of relaxation as an indulgence -- something for vacation, or that massage we've been meaning to schedule. But it's so much more than a luxury. In fact, I believe that it's a necessity. It's so good for you that I wish there were a branch of medicine devoted to it: Relaxation Therapy. The Body's Relaxation Response: a Prescription for WellnessRelaxing turns off your body's response to stress -- with remarkable benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional health. Here are some of the good things that relaxing does for you:- Slows your heart rate and normalizes blood pressure
- Slows your breathing rate and allows more efficient use of oxygen
- Decreases stress hormones
- Increases growth and sex hormones
- Improves immune system health
- Reduces muscle tension
- Helps relieve headaches, back pain, and many other aches and pains
- Helps you handle anger and frustration
- Gives you more energy
- Improves concentration and creativity
If you're interested, here are some of the negative effects of long-term stress. Learn Relaxation TechniquesThere are many ways to learn to turn off the stress response and move into a health-building state of relaxation. Here are links to where you can learn some easy relaxation tips and exercises:
Using your breath to relax is probably the easiest way of all. Or try progressive muscle relaxation. Meditation is a time-honored way to let go of stress and tension. Click here to learn how to meditate. You can also use essential oils (aromatherapy) to help you de-stress.
Ten "Anytime" Techniques for RelaxationAnd here are ten techniques for relaxation that you can do pretty much anytime:- Take a walk.
- Think about someone you love.
- Think about someplace you love.
- Get out in nature. If you're in the middle of the city, you can still find plants and animals you can place your attention on for a few moments.
- Take a deep breath, all the way into your belly (the bottom of your lungs).
- Place your attention in the here and now. Notice that you are OK right here, right now.
- Sing.
- Stretch and yawn.
- Listen to relaxing music.
- Laugh. If there's nothing to laugh about right now, smile and keep your eyes and ears open for something funny -- it'll show up!
Of course, massage and energy work are also great for helping you relax!
Nancy Hausauer, LMP
706 Sixth Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
253-686-1214
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