Relaxation
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Relaxation
Relaxation (/rɪˌlæksˈeɪʃən/) is a state of low tension and freedom from mental and physical stress. It is a process that decreases the effects of stress on your mind and body.
Etymology
The term "relaxation" comes from the Latin word "relaxare" which means "to loosen, stretch out, or extend."
Related Terms
- Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
- Meditation: A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
- Mindfulness: The psychological process of purposely bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment without judgment.
- Yoga: A group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India.
- Breathing Exercises: These are ways to decrease stress and improve your mental wellbeing by changing your breathing pattern.
- Sleep: A naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, reduced muscle activity and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and reduced interactions with surroundings.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Relaxation
- Wikipedia's article - Relaxation
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