Progressive Muscle Relaxation

How to do Progressive Muscle Relaxation - YouTube

Often times we hold stress and anxiety in our bodies. Progressive muscle relaxation is the process of tensing and then releasing muscle groups throughout the body. It is best to practice this exercise frequently to reach its full benefit. I have attached a video to help guide you through the exercise. This technique brings immediate relaxation.

Another script for progressive muscle relaxation from www.therapistaid.com 

Feet Curl your toes tightly into your feet, then release them

Calves Point and flex your feet, then let them relax

Thighs Squeeze your thighs together tightly, then let them relax

Torso Suck in your abdomen, then release the tension and let it fall

Back Squeeze your shoulder blades together, then release them

Shoulders Lift and squeeze your shoulders toward your ears, then let them drop

Arms Make fists and squeeze them toward your shoulders, then let them drop

Hands Make a fist by curling your fingers into your palm, then relax your fingers

Face Scrunch your facial features to the center of your face, then relax

Full body Squeeze all muscles together, then release all tension