Stress and anxiety aren’t only experienced in your mind. You feel them in your body, often manifesting as tension. Progressive muscle relaxation is a powerful mind-body relaxation technique that can ...

It's widely accepted that yoga, meditation and other practices that involve conscious relaxation can reduce stress and enhance a person's general well-being. But for many, notions of "mindfulness" and ...

This is Present Tense, a series on mindfulness for busy people (read: all of us). Whether you're at work, on a walk, or hanging with loved ones, mindfulness can help you stay connected and engaged – ...

A new study finds that elicitation of the relaxation response -- a physiologic state of deep rest induced by practices such as meditation, deep breathing and prayer -- produces immediate changes in ...

Progressive muscle relaxation -- a technique used to relax the body's muscles, one group at a time -- is a simple and effective way to combat tension. Today, yoga teacher and author Jillian Pransky ...

(CNN) — Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book ...