Progressive Relaxation releases tension more deeply than
many hours of restful sleep. It minimizes the cumulative effects of stress, restores energy and promotes mental clarity. With daily practice the body literally releases stores of chronic tension from the muscles and nervous system. The benefi ts of this practice generalize to our waking, active day. Most people fi nd this deep state of relaxation for the fi rst time completely foreign and a “wonderful experience.” In addition to Progressive Relaxation, I teach a second skill called Differential Relaxation. The client learns to selectively relax those muscles not needed to perform a certain task. Clients begin to notice when they feel tense, rushed or anxious. While breathing deeply, they learn to scan their body and release unnecessary tension. Let’s think about the task of driving a car. Most drivers waste a signifi cant amount of energy behind the wheel; they grip the steering wheel when all that is required is that the person’s arms comfortably guide the wheel. After learning Differential Relaxation, people don’t drop in exhaustion at the end of the day. Having read this, you can see how we simply need to stop tensing our muscles unnecessarily. The Relaxation Response is our natural state of being! The very fact that nature has wired this response into our nervous system indicates we have the potential to help ourselves! After one of my presentations, a doctor remarked: “The Relaxation Response is the best-kept secret in medicine.” Sometimes clients say to me, “Why haven’t I heard of this before?” I feel it is my mission to educate people. It concerns me that most people live their lives ignorant about how to optimize their mental and physical health with this simple skill. A skill that is designed into their very cells!
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THE QUICK VERSION OF PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION
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o experience a modifi ed version of Progressive Relaxation, lie fl at with a
pillow under your knees, or place your legs on a chair. Take a couple of deep breaths and let go as best you can. Watch your breath: on exhale mentally and physically let go. If you go to sleep, what you had was a nap. Try again another day. Eventually you will remain awake and experience the mental quiet.
With over 35 years in private practice, Marylou Gantner, BGS and Scientifi c Relaxation Specialist, provides individual sessions, workshops and group training. For more information, visit www. anxietystresscontrol.
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