Relaxation Skills

A technique where you systematically relax your body one part at a time, moving from head to toes or vice versa, to release physical tension and increase body awareness.

A foundational healing practice linked to activating the parasympathetic nervous system—the system responsible for calming you down.

A simple grounding practice with surprising scientific evidence—putting bare feet on the ground to discharge excess electromagnetic energy and improve various health markers.

A self-relaxation technique that uses mental exercises to induce physical calm by focusing on sensations of warmth and heaviness throughout the body.

A guided meditation practice also known as "yogic sleep" that induces deep relaxation while maintaining awareness, promoting physical and mental restoration.

The therapeutic use of essential oils and plant extracts to promote physical and emotional well-being through inhalation or topical application.

The therapeutic use of water in various temperatures and forms to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and support physical and mental well-being.

Using specific sounds, frequencies, and vibrations—including singing bowls, gongs, and binaural beats—to induce relaxation, reduce stress, and promote healing.

Simple, intentional movements that lengthen muscles, release tension, and promote flexibility—a foundational practice for physical and mental relaxation.

A gentle, prop-supported yoga practice that uses passive stretching and prolonged holds to deeply relax the body and calm the nervous system.

An ancient Chinese practice combining slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and meditation—often called "meditation in motion."

Using your own hands or tools to release muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation throughout the body.

A CBT-based technique that trains you to rapidly induce relaxation in anxiety-provoking situations through progressive skill-building over several weeks.

A Somatic Experiencing technique that gently moves attention between areas of distress and areas of calm in the body, building capacity to tolerate difficult sensations.

An ACT-based grounding technique that helps you stay present and steady during emotional storms by connecting with your body, surroundings, and values.

An EMDR-based technique that strengthens positive internal resources—like feelings of safety, strength, or calm—by anchoring them in the body using bilateral stimulation.

A DBT technique using specific body postures—a gentle half-smile and open palms—to shift emotional states by changing the body's signals to the brain.

An EMDR visualization technique that uses imagined healing light to dissolve physical tension and emotional distress stored in the body.

A foundational mindfulness practice from MBSR that systematically moves attention through the body, cultivating awareness, acceptance, and deep relaxation.