Relaxation therapy encompasses techniques aimed at reducing stress, anxiety, and muscle tension, often involving methods like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery, to promote calmness and well-being

Relaxation therapy is a type of therapy that helps reduce muscle tension and stress, lowers blood pressure, and controls pain.

Purpose:

It aims to help individuals cope with everyday stress and stress related to various health problems, such as heart disease and pain.

Methods:

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR): Involves tensing and releasing muscles, progressing through the body, to become more aware of muscle tension and relaxation.

Deep Breathing: Slow, deep breaths that fully fill the lungs and cause the lower belly to rise, which can help calm the nervous system.

Guided Imagery:  Focusing the mind on positive images to induce calmness and relaxation.

Meditation: Focusing thoughts to promote a state of relaxation and reduce stress.

Other techniques: Biofeedback, self-hypnosis, massage therapy, music therapy, art therapy, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy are also used.