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3.
Tense your muscles as hard as possible: Start off with the
neck and work you way to each of the other muscle groups that
are bothering you.
4.
Release the muscles: Slowly release the muscle tension. While
doing this slowly, imagine all the pain and stress draining from
your body.
5.
Continue Step 3-5: Continue this technique until you have
completed all your muscle groups. Common muscle groups are:
Neck, back, shoulders, chest, buttocks, thighs, calves, ankles and
toes.
Try this technique out for a few times on your own.
Other ways to relieve muscle tension include massage and yoga.
Massage
Massage is an excellent way to relieve stress.
The benefits from a
massage are enormous, including alleviating muscle ache, improves
circulation, and promoting feelings of well being. It is also a nice way
to pamper the body, which in turn does wonders for self-esteem and
confidence.
Yoga
Yoga is another exercise that focuses on stretching the body’s
muscles. This is an excellent exercise for students that find they suffer
from cramping or tense muscles. Beginners don’t need to be very
flexible and there are classes to suit all individuals. Yoga also helps
promote good circulation and most people find a boost in their
energy level after a session.
Breathing techniques, massage, and yoga are only three techniques
described in this book to relax your body. These techniques are only
an introduction to the field of muscle relaxation. The benefits of
relaxation are not only good for students, but for everyone.
Putting it all together- preparing your mind and body!
Your mind and body preparation
The techniques shown here only work if you use them. Preparation
should be practiced consistently. Preparation doesn’t take much time
and the time put into preparing pays in dividends. To start you off, we
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