Applied relaxation is a general term for mind-body exercises used to diminish generalized anxiety. Relaxation techniques include sustained deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery ...

The intervention involved six sessions of body relaxation using guided imagery designed to decrease distress while increasing the patient’s sense of internal control. This helps patients better use ...

This mindfulness technique taps the power of vivid visualization and your five senses, and may promote relaxation, increase motivation, improve mood, and more. Imagine that you’re in a place where you ...

If you watched the recent Winter Olympics you might have seen athletes who appeared to be in a meditative state; some with eyes closed sitting quietly and others with eyes opened and arms and legs ...

Good for the body: Sometimes emotions are so overwhelming they take control of your mind and your body. These videos teach approaches to overcome difficult emotions and physical responses so that you ...

Deep breathing exercises, such as the 4-7-8 technique, help calm the nervous system and reduce stress by focusing on slow, intentional breaths, promoting relaxation and mental clarity. This technique ...

Therapeutic relaxation offers modest relief of psychological distress for cancer patients, but the benefit of the behavioral approach may be greater if applied selectively to patients who screen for ...