A Wisdom Archive on Relaxation

The word relaxation can mean the following: The opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities. The transition of an atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one (as in dielectric relaxation). In music, the release following musical tension. Other related archivesatom, dielectric relaxation, energy level, leisure, molecule, music, recreation, stress, tension

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Are you relaxed when you are relaxed? Most people are not! Relaxing does not mean dumping yourself into your Grandpa's rocking chair. That is dumping . You do not have to fall into something to relax, but if you do not make it a habit to relax, soon you will be falling all over the place!

 
(See also: Meditation and Relaxation, Meditation, Meditation for Beginners, Meditation Techniques )

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In the true sense, cosmic consciousness and the life force emanating from it through the medium of the will is the source of life. But in creation, breath is the chord that ties the soul to the body. When breath stops, the body is just an inanimate corpse; the nervous system no longer works, the mind is extinguished, and life (as we understand it) comes to an end.
 
On the physical level, the breath is the manifestation of more subtle energies of the subtle bodies of the being. The breath itself is not cosmic energy. The cosmic energy in fact breaks up the breath into the force that can be used by the body to sustain it, and it is the same same energy that forces out of our body, the unwanted residue of unedible mass that has accumulated therein.

 
(See also: Meditation and Relaxation, Meditation, Meditation for Beginners, Meditation Techniques )

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Suryayog or Sun-meditation is one of the most rewarding and natural of all human activities, says Swami Surya Jowel. It produces wonderful results at all levels of our being - physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual.
 
It connects us with our very own inner powers of vitality, clarity, light and love. It removes blocks and so unfetters our natural abilities. It helps us to improve ourselves. Our relationships become centred, balanced, and more loving. It cultivates awareness and the quality of being alive. Suryayog is not just a technique for relaxation; it is the path of surrendering to the Absolute.
 

 
(See also: Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul )

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How is meditation different from relaxation, thinking, concentration or self-hypnosis?
Relaxation: Relaxation is a common by-product of meditationÉ Thinking: Thoughts generally consume energy in the process of their formationÉ Concentration: Meditation begins with concentration, but after an initial period of concentration.. Self-hypnosis: Self-hypnosis, like meditation, involves at least an initial period of concentration on an objectÉ
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Different people practise Tai Chi for different reasons. Some take it up for health benefits and others, for spiritual development. But the more serious practitioners never lose sight of the fact that Tai Chi is basically a martial art. Whatever your reason for studying Tai Chi, there is no denying that one hour of Tai Chi effects changes in your attitude, outlook, and perception, making you stress-free. You concentrate better on your breathing, connect to your - chi and feel grounded, physically and mentally.
 

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This is another relaxation yoga pose, and is practised before the Headstand and some other asanas.
 

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