Relaxation Idea
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
This technique helps release physical tension and promotes a sense of deep relaxation.
- Lie down comfortably in bed or on a yoga mat.
- Starting with your toes, tense each muscle group for 5-10 seconds alongside the rhythm of your deep breaths. Notice the sensation of relaxation upon release.
- Progress through your body, tensing and releasing muscle groups in your feet, calves, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, chest, arms, hands, neck, and face.
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Read this at least an hour before bed for the next few nights. From saltsunwellness.substack.com
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