ABOUT THE TECHNIQUE🔗

This is one of the fastest techniques for instant relaxation.

Unlike the earlier technique, here you will work your entire body into a state of tension, then suddenly let go of the whole tension in one big rush. This has a powerful calming effect.

If a private space is available, practice this technique lying down. Otherwise, just make yourself as comfortable as possible.

Duration: Minimum 2 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS

Close your eyes. Take a big, deep breath. You are going to be holding your breath, so breathe in as deeply as possible.

Holding the breath inside you, start clenching or tensing your limbs one at a time.

Start with the toes. Tense your toes as much as possible. Do not relax them.

Move on to your feet and ankles, then upwards to your calves, your knees, your buttocks.

As you move upwards, DO NOT loosen the previously clenched part of the body.

Now move up to your waist, then to your stomach. Tense your stomach muscles as tightly as possible. Automatically, your groin muscles will also get tensed.

Next, move upwards to your chest and back. Tense all the vertebrae along your back. Tense your arms and hands, starting from your fingers and moving up to your biceps. Tense your shoulder blades, your neck and throat muscles. Try and hold the tension in your neck muscles especially. Move to your face. Your face has more muscles than you are aware of. Tense the muscles in your mouth, nostrils, eyes, eyebrows, forehead and cheeks. Squeeze your eyelids shut. Clench your teeth. Screw your whole face into a tight ball. Remember not to relax the rest of your body during this time.

Stay in this state of tension as long as you can. When you can't hold your breath any more, expel it in one big gush, simultaneously relaxing your body utterly.

Stay in this state of physical and mental relaxation for a minute.

This technique relaxes both the body and mind and refreshes you in just two minutes.

If time allows, repeat the process three times.