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Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation
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Summary
Progressive muscle relaxation is a popular form of meditation that helps maintain mindfulness and also releases tension in the body. This often combines breath awareness meditation by bringing attention to our breathing as well. There are many guided sources available such as YouTube videos and Apps. This activity can also be completed in classes such as Yoga.
When choosing a guide, it is important to see if there are any beginner routines to start with first. Many stretches can be too difficult and it is best to use caution with these. Only progress to harder routines once you are comfortable.
Guided Links
There are many guided meditations available for progressive muscle relaxation. It is a popular meditation that has many benefits. These guides will describe each particular muscle group as you move along. There should be a certain time spent on tightening, and then relaxing each place. Try to keep your focus upon this activity and you may decide to try different routines over time. Please see the links below for guided practices.
YouTube videos:
Relax for a while
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZoDGrriQgsLb5sfR2lldfGcKoQdU_t5S
Epworth Health Care
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyxvL1O2duk