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5 Minutes of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, With Jo Qina'au
When we mindfully tense and then release our muscles, our bodies are telling our brains to relax. Try this practice that's proven to help with depression, anxiety, and stress.
Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/477t6uhv
How to Do This Practice:
Find a comfortable space to complete this practice, ideally lying down.
Soften your gaze and turn your attention towards your feet. When inhaling, tense your feet as much as you can for no more than 10 seconds. Then exhale and release your feet and toes, noticing the feelings of relaxation as you untense.
Repeat this process of tensing and…
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