How to Relax In Five Minutes

How to Relax In Five Minutes



Relaxation has benefits that help you emotionally, physically and spiritually. It is the kindest five minutes you can give yourself. Follow these easy steps of relaxation techniques for a two-sided result; you can use it for a fast rejuvenation to get back to work or as a precursor to sleep. People have learned this technique from many sources but this one specifically comes from self-hypnosis therapist Dick Sutphen. Read on to learn more.







How To Relax In Five Minutes




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You will mentally tell your body to relax one part at a time. Envision a relaxing power that can move throughout your body at your command. Internal dialogue plays an important role so "talk" to yourself silently as you move through the steps. Concentrate on each body part and should any outside thoughts some into your mind, simply brush them aside.





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Begin by lying on your back in a comfortable position. Concentrate on your feet first. Tell the relaxing power to enter your feet, both feet at the same time. The relaxing sensation travels down your arches and into your heels. Tell the relaxing power to move to your lower legs, relaxing the calves as you go. It wraps around your knees and moves up into your upper legs and hips, relaxing every muscle as you go.





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Now have the relaxing sensation move into both hands at the same time, relaxing your fingers and wrists as it goes. Have the relaxing power move into your forearms, elbows and upper arms. Travel slowly and methodically to each body part.





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Center the relaxing sensation in your lower back now. Slowly, one vertebra at a time it moves up your back into your neck and shoulder area. Think of nothing except what you are doing at this exact moment. Push any outside thoughts out of your mind. Simply return to the sound of your own voice commanding the relaxing power to certain areas. You should be feeling quite relaxed at this point.





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Send the relaxing sensation to your neck and shoulder area and tell your muscles that they are now loose and limp. Repeat it. Loose and limp.





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The relaxing power now moves up the back of your head and to your scalp; relaxing your scalp. And it now drains down into your face, relaxing your facial muscles as it goes. Allow a little space between your teeth and your throat is relaxed.

You are now relaxed in every way, every part of your entire body. You can now sleep soundly or come out of it feeling refreshed and ready for your next task.


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