Hypnosis and Relaxation

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Question by shannabella: What are some relaxation techniques that is approrpriate for school?
In my coping with stress class, i need to present a stress relaving technique. Besides yoga, breathing, and playing with playdo what are other ways to releave stress? It can be for little children as well. Thanks a bunch!

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Answer by Lily C
hm….not sure if i would call these techniques..but…

exercising
stress balls
punching a pillow/screaming in it
crying (i assume this would only apply to girls)
sleeping

etc….

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Question by foxstunna31: Are there any relaxation or calming techniques that can be used before a performance?
So I’m going to be in a play tomorrow for my school; but the thing is, I have anxiety and i noticed while practicing that i get extremely nervous…like, my heart starts pounding really fast and my voice gets really shaky. So I was wondering if there are any calming or relaxation techniques that I could use to help me stay calm so I don’t have a panic attack on stage. Any websites or video links would be helpful! Thanks so much (:

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Answer by Magdalena K
Yes, there is a powerful technique named creative visualization to get
a greater inner strength and physical energy, an immediate calming status and focus on your goal.
Visualization involves taking some time to relax your mind { usually a few seconds}, and then following this by vividly imagining yourself doing the perfect performance-and doing this on a regular basis allows you to pre program your performance , Use the power of your imagination.I know that what you will attract more of what you are focusing on, so its important to focus on success.I know because I practice creative visualization about 30 years on everyday basis and I wish I would have $ 1 for each my realization in any field I wanted., in any subject, small or huge including my health.So, now answering your question , you benefit from first hand authentic information.
I’ll give you an example how this works. When you think about running , as you sit in your chair, or lay in your bed,{ it is impossible to think only in words. Any thought is escorted by an image}, you will be accessing the muscles in your legs.
Learn about this wonderful technique from Internet but finally choose any technique you feel comfortable with, the main point remains the same, to imagine in your mind what you want to perform, exactly how you want to be. Putting a bit emotions in this and you’ll be on your path to realize it. For sure.
Also Breathing correctly is important for dispelling the toxins and wastes from your body; in fact, it is estimated that we expel only about 30 percent of toxins in our bodies through the bowels and bladder-the rest is all respiratory. Breathing is also a great way to clear your mind, boost your energy, and improve your mood. Practice deep, slow, rhythmic, breathing daily with mind-body disciplines
Good luck

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by conallob

Relaxation techniques will help your body to wind down and prepare for the sleep cycle.

Try this breathing technique when you first get into bed:

1.Take a deep breath.
2.Breathe in through your nose and visualize the air moving down to your stomach.
3.As you breathe in again silently count to four.
4.Purse your lips as you exhale slowly.
5.This time count silently to eight.
6.Repeat this process six to ten times.

The results of this breathing technique are immediate. You will feel your shoulders and arms relaxing. Your chest will feel less constricted and you will feel less stress and tension.

Practice this breathing technique on a daily basis so that it becomes a natural routine for you and helps to induce natural sleep.

As well as using breathing techniques to encourage natural sleep you can try several relaxation exercises. The goal is to relax your mind and let your body unwind and surrender to sleep.

Try the following relaxation exercise before you get into bed:

1.Lay on your back on the floor with your feet slightly apart, your hands by your sides, and your palms turned upward.

2.Close your eyes and concentrate on every part of your body.

3.Begin at the top of your head and work your way down to your toes.

4.Start by feeling your forehead tense, then your eyes, face, and jaw.

5.Tense and release each muscle group, such as your shoulders and neck.

6.Give attention to each area of your body from the top of your head, down through the trunk of your body, down along your legs, and ending at the tip of your toes.

7.Stay in this relaxed condition for a few minutes. Concentrate on your breathing and let all worry and stress dissipate from your mind and body. Make sure that your breathing comes from deep in your stomach and flows slowly and evenly.

8.Stretch slowly before standing.

The above exercise will tell your body and mind that it is okay to settle down, leaving behind thoughts of worry, fear, and stress.

There are many more techniques and exercises available to promote deep breathing and relaxation. You will have to find what method works best for you.

Your goal is to recognize that deep breathing and concentrated relaxation are tools available for you to achieve natural sleep.

Question by beaglechick: What’s the best relaxation technique you know of?
I’m looking for some good relaxation techniques. Something that I could maybe do before bed that would help me sleep or anytime that I’m feeling especially stressed. Thanks!

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Answer by Abril D
Yoga.

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by Scott Kinmartin

If you are stressed in almost any situation, chances are you need to relax more. Before we go there, let me talk about relaxing under pressure in sport and then we can talk about business and family situations.

I was down at the Martial Arts center the other day and I was training, doing a new drill that I haven't done before. As I was practicing the routine, one of the Black Belts came up to me and said 'relax' and I'm thinking "I am relaxed". So I thought I had better relax more. What was he talking about? How can you relax when you are trying to fight, how can you relax when you are trying to fight for your life, how can you relax when you are under pressure? Under intense pressure you do need to relax, you need to relax so much so that you can actually deliver your technique at high speed and effectively. On the other hand, when you are tense and all tight, it is actually harder to deliver a technique and your reactions are slower. Read the rest of this entry »

by andedam

Reduce Stress With Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Whether you have a high stress job such as an airline pilot and have to sit in one cramped place for long hours at a time or you are the worn out mother of a toddler on the run from morning till night, you can feel like your nerves are shot to pieces. You probably crave genuine relaxation but doubt you can achieve it.

No matter what your situation, the answer to your stress may be as simple as progressive muscle relaxation. This technique originated in the 1930s and is still popular today. This method of relaxation is simple; muscle groups are flexed then systematically relaxed. The idea behind progressive muscle relaxation is that by relaxing the muscles, your mind also becomes relaxed. Furthermore, this technique does not require any special training. In fact, anyone can do it.

Ideally, muscle relaxation should be practiced between ten to twenty minutes every day. It's okay if you don't get it right the first time. Be prepared to develop your ability to relax gradually if necessary. By practicing regularly you will quickly become competent at progressive muscle relaxation and will be able to better deal with the stress in your life. If you are willing to be patient and persistent, the effort will be worth it. Read the rest of this entry »

Medical Uses Of Hypnosis — Use Self Hypnosis to Improve Concentration

Are you frustrated with your smoking habit, finding it hard to quit or simply finding it hard to cope with your certain chronic pain or simply lacking in concentration? All these situations will ask to you to consult a medical practitioner for a help

But do you know that you can overcome all these situations by using self hypnosis techniques. Yes, you can find an answer of all such and other problems also in self hypnosis. As we know that hypnosis means a hyper attentive state of mind. A use of self hypnosis techniques or other hypnosis techniques depending upon the suitability of the users could be used.

If you have been facing any of the above mentioned problem and despite your long medical treatment you are not getting any kind of the relief then you need to undertake self hypnosis techniques. Contrary to the common belief that a persons sleeps in hypnotism, in fact the mind remains very active in this state and person in hypnotic state can listen and interact with anyone openly. You can compare it with situations where you read an interesting book or watch a movie fully engrossed. Hypnotic state is the same.

No longer is the hypnosis considered to be a magicians art. Its usage have increased manifold and so are the number of techniques. It is widely being used in the medical field. It is widely being used to treat chronic pain, weight gain and kicking drugs or cigarette smoking habits etc. Read the rest of this entry »

Question by Absence-Of-Life: What type of relaxation technique would you suggest for stress?
What type of relaxation technique would you suggest for stress? I have been dealing with a little stress and i am not sure which type of relaxation technique to use to reduce my stress. If you have any suggestions please answer and explain why it would be the best type.

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Answer by Bax
Try a herbal supplement called Rhodiola Rosea – available from all good health stores.

Have one in the morning and one before bed. It helps to stabalise the adrenal system and hence helps to keep you calm and stress free.

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Progressive muscle relaxation [PMR] is a relaxation technique of stress management developed by American physician Edmund Jacobson in 1934. This progressive muscle relaxation technique is focused on tensing and releasing tensions in the 16 different muscle groups. Jacobson reasoned that since muscular tension is usually followed as a by product of anxiety, one can lower and reduce anxiety by understanding and learning how to self relax those muscular tension. (McCallie et al., 2006) Read the rest of this entry »