Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is a ...

Over the years I have often recommended relaxation training to patients for various stress related disorders such as chronic pain and anxiety. Relaxation is also an important intervention for sleep ...

Why do so many of us find it hard to truly relax? It may be because relaxation actually requires a little effort. It’s more than just kicking back on the couch or taking a break to scroll on your ...

We’re coming off a bitterly fought election. We've slogged through the holidays. And now it is a new year. These situations all lead to plenty of stress—and probably a lot of restless sleep—now, and ...

(Sapien Journal) – There has been a boom in studies investigating the benefits (and negative outcomes) of Mindfulness – the practice of cultivating nonreactivity, and nonjudging awareness. There is ...