Relaxation
Techniques to Aid in Sleep and Stress Reduction
A good weapon to have
in your arsenal of natural sleep remedies are effective sleep relaxation
techniques to help you obtain a calm state of mind as you prepare
for bed. Muscle tension and restless minds plague a large number
of people and significantly reduces their quality of sleep, in turn
having a negative effect on their day to day lives.
A few relaxation techniques that can be used to aid in the sleep
process are:
Progressive Muscle Relaxation – The
tensing and relaxing of muscle groups in a specific sequence
such as hands, arms, shoulders, neck, up to the head, and then
down your body to your feet
Biofeedback – Vital signs and other
body readings like temperature and muscle tension are monitored
and recorded and then relayed to the participant to make them
more aware and capable of controlling body movement and functions
Meditation – A deep state of relaxation
and awareness that is achieved by focusing attention on a single
point of reference and clearing the mind of all else. Meditation
has been shown to dramatically reduce stress levels and even
aid in pain relief
Yoga – A form of meditation that allows
for deeper mental and physical discipline involving stretching,
breathing, and concentration exercises
Keep in mind that many sleep relaxation
techniques take practice, and it can often be several weeks before
they can effectively be used to aid in rest. Contact VÄXA for
more information on the benefits of relaxation techniques and other
natural sleep remedies today.
