The most important part of any effective plan to control stress is learning how to relax. The following technique was designed by medical experts to promote deep muscle relaxation. With regular practice, the technique can provide you with such muscle relaxation in as little time as two minutes. For best results, it is recommended that you practice this technique once or twice a day before meals, or at least one hour after you have eaten.
1) The first step is to find a quiet, peaceful place where there are no distractions. Be sure to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. You should take off your shoes, and undo any belts or tight buttons.
2) Lie down on your back with your feet about 18 inches apart. Your hands should rest on the floor, palms upward and about a half foot from your sides.
3) Once you have settled into position, begin tensing and then relaxing each part of your body. Start with your feet, then proceed with your legs, buttocks, abdomen, back, chest, shoulders, arms and hands, head, and face. You should tense each part in its turn as hard as you can, then let it relax.
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