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Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Relax muscles to calm
Progressive muscle relaxation cycles through muscle groups, tensing then releasing to lower physical tension and stress.
- tension
- release
- breathing
- body scan
- stress
Set Up
Find a quiet spot; sit or lie comfortably.
Tense and Release
Work head to toe, tensing each group briefly then releasing.
Finish
Breathe slowly and notice reduced tension.
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