Why should you be interested in Relaxation?

Oswaldo Koch, MBA, PMP, P.Eng. / Fitness Trainer - Martial Arts Instructor

The practice of relaxation promotes concentration, balance and inner peace. By practicing relaxation, Edison used to think on a rocking-chair and enhance his imagination and creativity. Herodotus, Leonardo da Vinci and Plato, learned to use relaxation to solve problems, get insights and feel inspired. Inspiration and insights come only when the mind is calm.

As you will learn in the next section, massage and deep breathing have been shown to decrease cortisol in the body. This allow us to enter a rest and recovery mode that increase enery levels and improve overall physica and mental performance.

Endurance-strength exercises will help you to develop muscle mass and bone density.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RELAXATION

Daily practice of relaxation provides the following health benefit:

Boosts confidence to handle problem
Promotes better sleep and breathing rate
Improves immunity and mood
Reduces mental and physical fatigue
Increases energy and willpower
Lessens anger and frustration
Lowers blood pressure and anxiety
Enhances blood flow and digestion
Reduces inflamation and muscle tension.

Good posture is the result of core strength and bone density.

RELAXATION TECHNIQUES

Various natural techniques are used by individuals to improve their state of relaxation. Some of the methods involve movement, some focus on stillness; while other methods involve different elements. Some relaxation methods can also be used during other activities, for example, autosuggestion and prayer. At least one study has suggested that listening to certain types of music, particularly classical music, can increase feelings associated with relaxation, such as peacefulness and a sense of ease.

Movement-based relaxation methods incorporate exercise such as walking, gardening, yoga, Qigong, and more. Some forms of bodywork are helpful in promoting a state of increased relaxation. These include:

Deep breathing
Meditation
Body relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Pranayama
Visualization
Yoga
Self-hypnosis
Qigong.

Leg exercises will boost your metabolism and build muscle mass.

INTUITION WORKS IN RELAXATION

Intuition, relaxation and creativity are inborn talents of all human beings. This talents make us distinct and sets us apart from other animals in this world. However, to harness the power of our intuition and creativity, we must learn to relax mentally and physically. It is because of our ability to relax that we are creative and intuitive; we can look at old ideas and discover new thing in them.

If you are intuitive you can tell what others are thinking, understand what others are feeling, and help yourself to make the best choices for yourself and your family. When we face problems and aren't able to solve them in the conventional way, we knowingly or unknowingly seek for creative solutions for the problem. The more relaxed and creative we are at solving problems, the more intuitive we become to create and adapt concepts.

To care for others, you must care for your health and fitness.

RELAX AND MOVE FORWARD IN LIFE

Practicing relaxation exercises 15–20 minutes on a daily basis can produce, over time, a general feeling of relaxation and increased well-being that benefits every area of your life. In this program you will learn how to relax and release your body and mind from most of the harmful effects of stress. You will learn and experience simple yet profoundly effective breathing, body movement, muscle relaxation, and mind focusing techniques.