Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I thought this might interest some of you I was taught this when I was having problems with a rapid uncontrolled heart beat when I was young and due to my many allergic reactions to a lot of drugs, drug treatment for this condition was not a option, it takes a little while to master but "practice makes Perfect" lol and it certainly work's....I do it so regularly now that I don't even think of it. If you can't sit in total silence try some soothing music very low in the background Hug's & Love Jan xoxox Try this Zen relaxation technique The best way to guard against the effects of stress Hormones is to take an hour out of your day to Relax - every single day of the rest of your life! By this I don't mean watching the TV or doing The gardening. I mean serious relaxation using Some tried and tested yoga relaxation and Zen Meditation techniques. They're quite simple to follow. - Find a quiet spot where you won't be disturbed. Make sure it's in a pleasant room with no Distractions. Sit cross-legged with your back Straight and imagine a calm scene in your head - Waves rolling onto a beach or a breeze rippling Through a cornfield. - Begin to take deep breaths. Each time you Exhale, feel your body relax further and further. Do this at least ten times. - Clench the muscles in your feet for 5 seconds, Then consciously relax them. Do this with your Calves, thighs, buttocks, stomach, chest... All the Way up to your facial muscles. This works Because by tensing your muscles you can relax Them more effectively. This is called 'progressive Muscular relaxation'. Do this slowly over 10 Minutes. - Now combine the two. Focus on steady, deep Breathing - but also relax each part of your body In your mind, from your feet to your face. You Don't need to clench the muscles first this time, But count your breaths. Do this for 20 minutes. Don't be tempted to lie down - you may fall Asleep, which is not the point of the exercise. And don't worry about nasty thoughts intruding. This will happen at first. Let them come and go Naturally and don't dwell on them. What you will do with this exercise is train your Mind and body to manage the symptoms of Emotional trauma, reducing the stress hormone Levels in your heart. Soon you will find yourself Slipping into relaxation mode whenever you wish. Be aware that these techniques will take practice, So give them time to work. But I swear by them. AngelStar Creations 10/27/2007 MWL4 TriciaC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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