In times of stress, anxiety or frustration, you've probably been told to "relax, take a deep breath and calm down." Have you tried it? Really tried it? Many meditation practices use breathing ...

Relaxation techniques are powerful coping skills. Source: Courtesy of Pixabay Anxiety disorders are common in autism, and this is just as true for children as it is for adults (e.g. Leyfer, et al., ...

Just breathe. In her class, Karyn Sullivan often tells children to practice “belly breathing” by contracting the diaphragm to allow air to entire the lungs and belly on an inhale. Parents can place a ...

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Connecting with nature, releasing muscular tension, breathing deeply, and meditating are some good ways to relax. Relaxing may reduce your risk of health complications. Today’s modern lifestyle can be ...

Patty Geiger, owner of StudioVIBE in Cary, and Jamie Sharp, an instructor who built the studio's youth programs, were our moms of the week this week. I featured them on Monday. StudioVIBE is back ...

One of the best ways to help yourself fall asleep is also one of the simplest: just breathe. Most breathing exercises for sleeping involve some form of slow, deep breaths. This gives you something to ...

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is a ...

Some people who experience stress and anxiety practice relaxation techniques to help them feel better. There is a wide variety of relaxation techniques that people can try, but they may not be ...

Relaxation techniques are powerful coping skills. Source: Courtesy of Pixabay Anxiety disorders are common in autism, and this is just as true for children as it is for adults (e.g. Leyfer, et al., ...