Relaxation is a practice, like any other. Stress, trauma, and tension can hamper our ability to rest and relax, so we can do “relaxation drills” to get in the habit of full, deep relaxation. Try taking 20 minutes once or twice daily to deeply relax and notice how it effects you during the rest of the day. Just remember not to be hard on yourself if you don’t feel a sense of ease right away. The best tools you can use during meditation are patience, self-kindness, and a comfortable place to sit.
Relaxation meditation can help us move through our days with more calm, clarity, and awareness. From this place of peacefulness, we’re better equipped to handle challenging situations, to make thoughtful and informed decisions, communicate well, come up with creative ideas, and more.
A 10-Minute Deep Relaxation Meditation
A Guided Meditation for Deep Relaxation
