Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to ...

When I first started my clinical training as a psychologist, some of the first techniques I learned were relaxation exercises. These are concrete, specific behaviors that clients can use to reduce the ...

Progressive muscle relaxation A 2021 study found that progressive muscle relaxation can significantly reduce anxiety levels and sleep quality in individuals with COVID-19. These exercises involve ...

When sleep isn’t coming easily, we’ll do almost anything to force ourselves into a deep slumber. Counting sheep, muscle relaxation exercises, tart cherry juice, melatonin … the list of home remedies ...

Kegel exercises are simple, repetitive clenching of the pelvic floor muscles, which are contracted over and over again in an attempt to gain more strength. If you think of them as strength training ...

Anxiety exercises can help reduce the symptoms of a panic attack or generalized anxiety. For example, slow breathing techniques can increase feelings of comfort and relaxation while reducing anxiety, ...