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	Relaxation Technique – History: Relaxation is a technique, but really it's a natural human state.
		Relaxation is a technique, but really it's a natural human state.
		Some of the more modern relaxation techniques were developed in the 1920s and 30s.
		Eliciting a relaxation response from your body is the goal, particularly for health conditions that are caused or made worse by stress.
	massagetherapy.suite101.com /article.cfm/relaxation_technique___history (318 words)

	Relaxation Techniques (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Relax and enjoy the sensation of release from tension.
		Let the relaxation spread through the arms and the rest of the body.
		Hold the tensions at that level, and be sure you tighten only the intended muscle while the rest of the body stays quiet and relaxed.
	wso.williams.edu:8000 /orgs/peerh/stress/relax.html (248 words)

	About Relaxation
		Relaxation techniques are highly efficient and produce long-term benefits in the treatment of clinical anxiety (Borkovec and Sides, 1979; Bernstein and Borkovec, 1973; Clum, Clum, and Surls, 1993; Rasid, and Parish, 1998).
		Relaxation techniques, such as PMR, meditation, and AT seem to be equally effective as CT in reducing symptoms of hostility (Deffenbacher, McNamara, Stark, and Sabadell, 1990).
		Relaxation and self-management techniques significantly reduce anxiety and tension in alcoholics (Parker and Gilbert, 1978; Parker, Gilbert, and Thoreson, 1978).
	www.coedu.usf.edu /zalaquett/relax/About_Relaxation.htm (7572 words)

	Case Western Reserve University
		The systematic relaxation technique, which consists of sequentially relaxing each major muscle group in the body, was shown to improve comfort by more than 50 percent compared to patients not using the technique.
		Patients in the "relaxation" group used a tape recorder and listened to an audio tape which asked them to lie in a comfortable position in bed, close their eyes and relax each major body part, in succession, starting with the feet, lower legs and hips moving up the body toward the head.
		It was also noted that fewer participants in the "relaxation" group requested pain medicine in the next six hours, and nearly all reported at the end of the study that systematic relaxation reduced their pain and increased their sense of control.
	www.case.edu /news/2004/10-04/system_relax.htm (724 words)

	Relaxation techniques: Learn ways to calm your stress - MayoClinic.com
		Relaxation techniques are a great way to help your quest for stress management.
		Relaxation is a process that decreases the wear and tear of life's challenges on your mind and body.
		Relaxation techniques usually involve refocusing your attention to something calming and increasing awareness of your body.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/relaxation-technique/SR00007 (793 words)

	Relaxation Techniques (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Relaxation techniques, when used consistently, can prove effective ín controlling stress by helping you reach a state of mental calm, even when ín the middle of a stressful situation.
		There are several relaxation techniques which can be done almost anywhere at any time to help control stress.
		Visualization techniques also may be used to imagine a peaceful scene such as ocean waves lapping on the beach to create relaxation.
	open-mind.org /SP/Articles/5e1.htm (863 words)

	Relaxation
		Relaxation techniques can help everyone be more conscious of their mind-body connection.
		Relaxation techniques can help athletes and other physically active individuals manage their psychological processes by enabling them to think clearer, focus more, and concentrate.
		The technique’s effect works by means of a process termed reciprocal inhibition where in the mind-body relationship, a relaxed body promotes a relaxed mind.
	www.fitplan.com /report/Relaxation.htm (766 words)

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	Llewellyn Encyclopedia: Meditation
		relaxing and becoming more in tune with yourself, your God and your environment.
		technique is taught in numerous systems and books.
		techniques involved in meditation are actually very simple.
	www.llewellynencyclopedia.com /article/314 (635 words)

	Relaxation techniques
		Now a wave of relaxation begins at the front and inside of the left leg and moves up over the left side of the front of the body up over the left shoulder.
		Then start a wave of relaxation in the back of the genital region and let it move up over the middle of the front of the body the center of the abdomen and chest up to the front of the neck.
		The wave of relaxation moves up over the chin, lips and nose, the left eye and the right eye, the left side of the face and the area around the left ear, the right side of the face and the area around the right ear.
	www.rickmd.com /relax.htm (927 words)

	Relaxation Techniques
		Well, the reason for learning to relax is that tension is incompatible with relaxation.
		Let your legs go back, slowly, down to their original position and relax all the muscles in your feet, all the muscles in your calves, all the muscles in your thighs.
		Let all the muscles in your face relax, first the muscles of your chin, then the muscles around your mouth, the muscles of your cheeks, the muscles around your eyes, the muscles of your forehead.
	www.coedu.usf.edu /zalaquett/Help_Screens/Relaxation.htm (561 words)

	Relaxation Technique Cuts Time and Cost
		Although her study included only 161 patients who were offered the hypnosis relaxation approach, she says that by early next year, all patients undergoing procedures in the catheterization lab at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center will have the option of using hypnosis to either replace or supplement traditional conscious sedation.
		In her study, the technique was offered to 161 patients undergoing angiography, angioplasty, or kidney drainage, but she says that it can be used with any catheter-based procedure in which conscious sedation is used.
		Nearly half of patients who used the relaxation technique did not ask for any sedation; this was true for only one-fifth of patients not using hypnosis.
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		There are, however, several key ingredients that are important to consider as part of relaxation training: # 1 Passive Attitude: Very often people try to force themselves to relax, or they are determined to master the technique faster or more completely than anybody else.
		A better technique is to consistently focus on a simple scene or idea, because it’s easier to replace our thoughts than to erase them.
		Still, your regular relaxation routine will be most effective when you find a relatively quiet place (turn off the TV, music, or anything else that is making sound).
	www.hurlburt.af.mil /16sow/16mdg/behavioral_health/documents/relaxation.doc (329 words)

	Psychophysiological Self Relaxation Technique - IAC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Tension, a condition contrary to relaxation, is responsible for the inopportune movements of the practitioner.
		Contract and relax each group of muscles two or three times, trying to inhale upon contracting, holding the respiration while counting, and exhaling upon relaxing.
		Contract and relax your body (each part at a time) beginning with the muscles of your fingers, followed by the muscles of your hand, your forearm, and your biceps.
	www.iacworld.org /English/Resources/OBETechniques/OtherOBETechniques/PsychophysiologicalSelfRelaxationTechnique.asp (688 words)

	Relaxation Technique
		The hypothalamic relaxation technique is a method of relaxation I developed as a way of slowing down and relaxing an overactive mind.
		The benefits of being able to use relaxation to switch off from work, or other stress factors cannot be overstated, particularly if you live with serious illness such as multiple sclerosis where stress can prove to be a major factor on overall health and well-being.
		Apply the relaxation technique whenever you need to and you will find appreciable benefits from resting the ‘thinking area’ of your brain, that is to say, the frontal cortex.
	www.themcfox.com /multiple-sclerosis/ms-intro/relaxation-technique.htm (622 words)

	Relaxation techniques for reducing stress and shyness
		Relaxation and breathing are closely connected so check throughout the day which you are using to breath the chest or the stomach.
		Relax face muscles, then relax eye muscles, relax forehead, jaw, neck, shoulders, arms, fingers, back, chest, stomach, buttocks, thighs, legs, backs of legs and feet.
		Of course when you are in a stressful situation you do not have time to go through this entire relaxation technique but if you practice often you can calm yourself in seconds by running through some of these quickly and even automatically.
	www.more-selfesteem.com /relaxation_technique.htm (423 words)

	Dr.Kidder.com, Slidell, LA, Psychological Self Help Encyclopedia
		In this relaxation technique you will tense and then relax different specific muscle groups throughout your body one at a time.
		If you relax your muscles gradually such as when you lower your arm gradually to the armrest or your lap, you leave tension in the muscles.
		When you are relaxing the muscle group, notice the pleasantness associated with the relaxation.
	www.drkidder.com /cgi-bin/dk/ar.cgi?ProgressiveMuscleRelaxation (717 words)

	Muscle Relaxation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Progressive muscle relaxation is a systematic technique for achieving a deep state of relaxation.
		Jacobson discovered that a muscle could be relaxed by first tensing it for a few seconds and then releasing it.
		There are no contraindications for progressive muscle relaxation unless the muscle groups to be tensed and relaxed have been injured.
	www.caregiver-information.com /Relaxation/muscle_relaxation.htm (1601 words)

	Epub5 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		The use of relaxation techniques is common among psychologists and medical professionals for helping their clients reduce stress or fight against diseases, and there has been scientific evidence supporting the therapeutic effects of these techniques.
		This technique not only produces the effect of relaxation as various Western relaxation exercises do, but also has the effect of enhancing blood circulation.
		The technique is simple and easy to follow, which is suitable for people from all walks of life.
	www.psy.cuhk.edu.hk /cnfe/Epub5.htm (237 words)

	Technique of Deep Relaxation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		After a while relaxation will become a habit and you will no longer need to think of specific areas, you will have learned to relax the entire body as a coordinated unit.
		Moreover, after you first feel thoroughly relaxed, you will find yourself capable of repeating the process on a deeper level - it is as though you had walked into a very quiet, deep forest, rested awhile, then walked on to where the trees are denser still and the silence deeper.
		The proper way to end a period of Deep Relaxation is to work your way down the muscles of the body one final time; but now by reversing the process.
	www.meditationiseasy.com /mCorner/aids/technique_of_deep_relaxation.htm (1188 words)

	Mind/Body Medical Institute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Elicitation of the relaxation response is not difficult.
		Relax your muscles, progressing from your feet to your calves, thighs, abdomen, shoulders, head, and neck.
		The relaxation response can be brought forth through many techniques in addition to the method above, such as imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, repetitive prayer, meditation, repetitive physical exercises, and breath focus.
	www.mbmi.org /pages/mbb_rr2.asp (280 words)

	Relaxation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
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		Setting: Select a comfortable room or environment where you are isolated so relaxation can be practiced for the first few weeks with an optimal level of self-awareness and observation.
		Practice relaxation exercises two times per day at the same time each day for the first three to four weeks because it will increase the likelihood of success and speed the development of the skill.
		Physical relaxation techniques-Activities that cause physical changes in the body that are opposite to the fight or flight response.
	www.uiowa.edu /~idt/courses/7W120/products/analysis/product8/Relaxation.html (1593 words)

	Autogenic Training - European Relaxation Technique
		As with other meditative or relaxation techniques, effective practice of autogenic training results in a reduction in heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and tension, all of which can have long-ranging health benefits.
		Once the technique has been mastered in practice sessions, it can be applied at will in situations of stress or difficulty.
		One drawback of the technique is the level of time and patience required to fully master the technique.
	www.prplastic.com /autogenic_training.htm (684 words)

	Creative Energy Relaxation Technique
		Relax and let go of all the thoughts that are in your mind for the moment.
		Relax and enjoy the weightlessness that comes over you as a gentle wind picks you up.
		When you are ready, take a deep breath, relax, and open your eyes.
	www.angelfire.com /art/GoddessDawn/relaxation.html (630 words)

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		The purpose of this activity is to assist learners with identifying stressors and then selecting and performing an appropriate relaxation technique(s).
		Paper journaling will be used to enhance the level of cognition and monitored by the instructor to determine if appropriate relaxation techniques are correctly selected and performed for each stressor.
		If appropriate relaxation techniques are not selected and performed for each stressor 70% of the time or situations, then the instructor will provide coaching, suggestions, and additional information on an individual basis.
	www.uiowa.edu /~idt/courses/7W120/products/specification/product8/RelaxationSpecs.html (1102 words)

	30minute relaxation technique
		The great thing about relaxation music is that it will not distract the mind.
		This exercise is not designed to make you sleepy but to help focus your mind during your productive parts of the day and relax it when it's time to rest.
		The relaxation on the CD, A Quiet Breeze, is a conscious step in the right direction because we as people have the power to take control over the chaos that can be our daily lives.
	www.1-spa.com /15-30-min.html (284 words)

	Deep relaxation technique for stress reduction.
		A quiet place to relax and close your eyes aids deep relaxation.
		Relaxing should be part of each day to reduce stresses.
		Don't try too hard, worry about how you are doing, or be upset when other thoughts enter your mind.When other thoughts enter your mind, simply focus on the word you are using when you exhale and let those interfering thoughts fade away.
	www.cyberparent.com /stress/deeprelax.htm (280 words)

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