Allow Yourself to Relax - Simple Relaxation Techniques That You Can Try

Stress is one of the curse of living in modern times. Almost everyone suffers from stress and it can also bring lots of negative impacts to both our body and mind.
When we are feeling stressed out or worn out maybe because we have extremely miserable day or things just don't work out the way we want to, the best thing that we can do is relax. So what can we do to achieve relaxation? If there are thousands of ways we can get stressed, there are also many ways we can relax.
One way of relaxation is by using a breathing meditation technique. The simple way to do that is just by becoming aware of the movement of your breath going in and out and relax the tension in your mind and body. When thoughts or feelings appear, just let it be there without resistance at all and re-establish your attention to the breath. Doing this for 10-15 minutes will help greatly to reduce the stress and tension in your mind.
Listening to relaxing music or sound of nature also help a lot to reduce stress. Just by listening to the sound of waterfall or the birds chirping harmoniously, you can feel that instant joy and ease in your mind. It will take your attention from your stressful situation to a more peaceful and relaxing state of mind.
Doing a mindful walking in the garden path or nearby lake side is also a great way to relax. Walk slowly and be mindful of your breath and the movements of your feet. Also, be aware and present with all the surroundings when you walk. You can notice that just by being with the trees or looking mindfully at the sky, you can be with the present moment without any struggle or resistance. It can also help you to get in touch with nature and feel the peace that is always there in the present moment.
Another easy way to achieve relaxation is by doing yoga. I'm a practicioner of Asthanga yoga myself and I feel lots of benefits from it both physically and mentally. Yoga can help to reduce stress and lower your blood pressure which makes your body more energized and at ease. Doing yoga in the morning before you start doing your activities is a great way to start your day.
Hypnosis is one controversial relaxation technique that you can try. There are lots of guided self hypnosis on the internet that you can listen to and it is a really great alternative if you don't have any idea on how to relax before. It is also a good alternative for people with stress related health problems.
These relaxation techniques are just some of the ways you can achieve relaxation. My suggestion is just choose any technique that suits you and practice it regularly. By applying these techniques, you can start to reduce the stress in your daily life and also become more accepting with whatever happening in your life since you already know how to cope with this stressful situation.
Felix Makmur has been practicing meditation for over 5 years and he is the owner of the website http://www.squidoo.com/meditationbliss, where he provides tons of FREE meditation resources, including guided meditations, audio programs, free CDs, free Ebooks and more.
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