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| − | In [[psychology]], [[relaxation]] is the [[emotional]] state of low tension, in which there is an absence of arousal that could come from sources such as [[anger]], [[anxiety]], or {{Wiki|fear}}. Relaxation is a form of mild ecstasy coming from the frontal lobe of the brain in which the backward cortex sends signals to the frontal cortex via a mild sedative. Relaxation can be achieved through [[meditation]], {{Wiki|autogenics}}, and {{Wiki|progressive muscle relaxation}}. [[Relaxation]] helps improve coping with [[stress]]. [[Stress]] is the leading [[cause]] of [[mental]] problems and [[physical]] problems, therefore [[feeling]] relaxed is beneficial for a persons health. When we are stressed, the {{Wiki|sympathetic nervous system}} is activated because we are in a {{Wiki|fight-or-flight response}} mode, over time this could have negative effects on a human [[body]]. | + | In [[psychology]], [[relaxation]] is the [[emotional]] state of low tension, in which there is an absence of arousal that could come from sources such as [[anger]], [[anxiety]], or {{Wiki|fear}}. [[Relaxation]] is a [[form]] of mild ecstasy coming from the frontal lobe of the {{Wiki|brain}} in which the backward cortex sends signals to the frontal cortex via a mild sedative. [[Relaxation]] can be achieved through [[meditation]], {{Wiki|autogenics}}, and {{Wiki|progressive muscle relaxation}}. [[Relaxation]] helps improve coping with [[stress]]. [[Stress]] is the leading [[cause]] of [[mental]] problems and [[physical]] problems, therefore [[feeling]] [[relaxed]] is beneficial for a persons health. When we are stressed, the {{Wiki|sympathetic nervous system}} is activated because we are in a {{Wiki|fight-or-flight response}} mode, over [[time]] this could have negative effects on a [[human]] [[body]]. |
==[[Meditation]]== | ==[[Meditation]]== | ||
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| − | {{Wiki|Herbert Benson}}, a professor at the medical school at Harvard University, discovered the [[relaxation]] response which is a mechanism of the [[body]] that counters the{{Wiki| Fight-or-flight response}}. The [[relaxation]] response reduces the body’s {{Wiki|metabolism}}, [[heart]] and breathing rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and [[calms]] brain activity. It increases the immune response, helps [[attention]] and decision making, and changes gene activities that are the opposite of those associated stress. The [[relaxation]] response is achieved through [[meditation]]. Benson's [[meditation]] technique involves these four steps: | + | {{Wiki|Herbert Benson}}, a professor at the medical school at Harvard University, discovered the [[relaxation]] response which is a mechanism of the [[body]] that counters the{{Wiki| Fight-or-flight response}}. The [[relaxation]] response reduces the body’s {{Wiki|metabolism}}, [[heart]] and {{Wiki|breathing}} rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and [[calms]] {{Wiki|brain}} [[activity]]. It increases the immune response, helps [[attention]] and {{Wiki|decision making}}, and changes gene activities that are the opposite of those associated [[stress]]. The [[relaxation]] response is achieved through [[meditation]]. Benson's [[meditation]] technique involves these four steps: |
# A quiet environment to help you focus | # A quiet environment to help you focus | ||
# A [[mental]] device to help keep your [[attention]] constant (a [[sound]] or word said repeatedly) | # A [[mental]] device to help keep your [[attention]] constant (a [[sound]] or word said repeatedly) | ||
| − | # A positive attitude to avoid getting upset over failed attempts | + | # A positive [[attitude]] to avoid getting upset over failed attempts |
# A comfortable position | # A comfortable position | ||
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{{Wiki|Autogenics}} was invented by Dr. {{Wiki|Johannes Schulz}} in the 1920s. The process of {{Wiki|autogenics}} is by relaxing your muscles deeply, and by doing so, your [[mind]] follows through and relaxes as well. There as six parts to {{Wiki|autogenics}} training: | {{Wiki|Autogenics}} was invented by Dr. {{Wiki|Johannes Schulz}} in the 1920s. The process of {{Wiki|autogenics}} is by relaxing your muscles deeply, and by doing so, your [[mind]] follows through and relaxes as well. There as six parts to {{Wiki|autogenics}} training: | ||
| − | # Heaviness in parts of the [[body]] (arms and legs feel heavy) | + | # Heaviness in parts of the [[body]] (arms and legs [[feel]] heavy) |
| − | # Warmth in parts of the [[body]] (arms and legs feel warm) | + | # Warmth in parts of the [[body]] (arms and legs [[feel]] warm) |
# Heartbeat ([[heart]] is [[calm]]) | # Heartbeat ([[heart]] is [[calm]]) | ||
| − | # Breathing (breathing is [[calm]]) | + | # Breathing ({{Wiki|breathing}} is [[calm]]) |
# Warmth in the abdominal area | # Warmth in the abdominal area | ||
# Forehead is cool | # Forehead is cool | ||
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==Progressive Muscle Relaxation== | ==Progressive Muscle Relaxation== | ||
| − | {{Wiki|Progressive muscle relaxation}} helps you relax your muscles by tensing certain parts of your [[body]] (such as your neck), and then releasing the tension in order to feel your muscles relaxing. This technique helps for people with [[anxiety]] because they are always tense throughout the day. | + | {{Wiki|Progressive muscle relaxation}} helps you [[relax]] your muscles by tensing certain parts of your [[body]] (such as your neck), and then releasing the tension in [[order]] [[to feel]] your muscles relaxing. This technique helps for [[people]] with [[anxiety]] because they are always tense throughout the day. |
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Revision as of 15:55, 29 August 2013
In psychology, relaxation is the emotional state of low tension, in which there is an absence of arousal that could come from sources such as anger, anxiety, or fear. Relaxation is a form of mild ecstasy coming from the frontal lobe of the brain in which the backward cortex sends signals to the frontal cortex via a mild sedative. Relaxation can be achieved through meditation, autogenics, and progressive muscle relaxation. Relaxation helps improve coping with stress. Stress is the leading cause of mental problems and physical problems, therefore feeling relaxed is beneficial for a persons health. When we are stressed, the sympathetic nervous system is activated because we are in a fight-or-flight response mode, over time this could have negative effects on a human body.
Meditation
Herbert Benson, a professor at the medical school at Harvard University, discovered the relaxation response which is a mechanism of the body that counters the Fight-or-flight response. The relaxation response reduces the body’s metabolism, heart and breathing rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and calms brain activity. It increases the immune response, helps attention and decision making, and changes gene activities that are the opposite of those associated stress. The relaxation response is achieved through meditation. Benson's meditation technique involves these four steps:
- A quiet environment to help you focus
- A mental device to help keep your attention constant (a sound or word said repeatedly)
- A positive attitude to avoid getting upset over failed attempts
- A comfortable position
Autogenics
Autogenics was invented by Dr. Johannes Schulz in the 1920s. The process of autogenics is by relaxing your muscles deeply, and by doing so, your mind follows through and relaxes as well. There as six parts to autogenics training:
- Heaviness in parts of the body (arms and legs feel heavy)
- Warmth in parts of the body (arms and legs feel warm)
- Heartbeat (heart is calm)
- Breathing (breathing is calm)
- Warmth in the abdominal area
- Forehead is cool
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation helps you relax your muscles by tensing certain parts of your body (such as your neck), and then releasing the tension in order to feel your muscles relaxing. This technique helps for people with anxiety because they are always tense throughout the day.
