ASSIGNMENT

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognizes the relaxation response as having broad health benefits including the reduction of pain and restoration of sleep. In addition, research on the relaxation response has shown that this simple technique can: increase energy, decrease fatigue as well as increase arousal from a drowsy state. It can increase motivation, productivity, and improve decision-making ability. The relaxation response lowers stress hormone levels and lowers blood pressure!”

Practice this week: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (tense and relax) and Visual Imagery

Write a brief Journal Reflection on how each of these exercises went for you.

Click on the Link below for voice guided Visual Imagery Exercise

https://sdsu.zoom.us/recording/play/h_ZHp8vtZe4J4j… (Links to an external site.)

YouTube video of guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise