Release physical tension through systematic muscle tensing and relaxing. A proven technique for reducing anxiety and stress.
PMR was developed by Dr. Edmund Jacobson in the 1920s. It involves systematically tensing and then relaxing muscle groups throughout your body.
Benefits: Reduces physical tension, decreases anxiety, improves sleep, and increases body awareness.
Tip: Tense muscles for about 5 seconds, then relax for 10 seconds. Focus on the contrast between tension and relaxation.
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Last updated: February 2026