Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

2 min read
11/7/2024
How it's done: To nix tension from head to toe, close the eyes and focus on tensing and relaxing each muscle group for two to three seconds each. Start with the feet and toes, then move up to the knees, thighs, glutes, chest, arms, hands, neck, jaw, and eyes-all while maintaining deep, slow breaths. Having trouble staying on track? Anxiety and panic specialist Dr. Patricia Farrell suggests we breathe in through the nose, hold for a count of five while the muscles tense, then breathe out through the mouth on release When it works best: At home, at a desk, or even on the road. One word of caution: Dizziness is never the goal, if holding the breath ever feels uncomfortable, tone it down to just a few seconds.