Who hasn’t felt stressed? Our bodies are designed to feel stress and react to it, but it can be really annoying when stress insists on staying. There are many ways to get out of that state of mind! You can try physical activity and even enjoying an anti-stress massage.
Here are some methods beyond physical activity. Choose the one that suits you best!
Body scan meditation
This is a type of meditation that that focuses your attention on various parts of your body. You start with your feet and work your way up. But, instead of tensing and relaxing muscles, you simply focus on the way each part of your body feels, without labeling the sensations as either “good” or “bad.”
Progressive muscle relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation is a two-step process in which you systematically tense and relax different muscle groups in the body. This can help you react to the first signs of the muscular tension that accompanies stress.
Visualization
This is a variation on traditional meditation that involves imagining a scene in which you feel at peace, free to let go of all tension and anxiety. Choose whatever setting is most calming to you, whether it’s a tropical paradise or a favorite childhood spot.
Also, you can practice visualization on your own or with an app or audio download to guide you through the imagery.
Massage therapy
You’re probably already aware how much a professional massage at a massage center in Chicago or anywhere can help reduce stress, relieve pain, and ease muscle tension.
To enhance relaxation, you can use aromatic oil, scented lotion, or combine self-message with mindfulness or deep breathing techniques.
Rhythmic movement and physical activity
The idea of exercising may not sound particularly soothing. However, rhythmic exercise that gets you into a flow of repetitive movement can produce the relaxation response. You can run, just walk, swim, dance and even try climbing.
So, for maximum stress relief, add mindfulness to your workout. Simply engaging in rhythmic exercise will help you relieve stress.
Yoga is another physical activity
Moving and stationary poses combined with deep breathing are the best! Also, yoga reduces anxiety and stress, and can also improve flexibility, strength, balance, and stamina.
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