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We do not mean recreation when we say relaxation techniques. You already know what recreation is and when to go for it. If you are used to hectic lifestyle, relaxing can feel alien. But trust us on this, it is not long before you see the results if you closely observe your gradual changes.
One such technique is “Go blank” in your mind. But it is difficult, so just do it differently and gradually. Start taking brief pauses during the day, for example, while stopping at the traffic post, after sending your child to school, after coming out of a meeting, waiting for bus or train.
Let your muscle of face relax, shoulders drop, suspend all actions of the body that require energy and take breath in and out without noise. You should not make effort for breathing, a slow, effortless and noiseless breathing. Notice pleasurable things around you; think of some soothing atmosphere like sky or space. Feel like you are floating in the space with the most blissful of atmosphere. A little smile will make you feel relaxed, do not worry if you are distracting; just let yourself go. Gradual practice will make you feel more in control of your flow of thoughts and eventually go blank. Making the blind blank for even 10 seconds will make you feel more relaxed than a sleep. But as we said it is difficult, but doing it even half perfectly will do the job.
The same thing in Yoga while lying down on floor is called Savasana. It is used for relaxation after a session of yoga. You will enjoy it more if you do this after a workout. If short of time then just a 15 minute workout will do.
Lie down on your back with legs at 1 feet apart. Place your hands a bit away from body at both sides. Start relaxing from toes upward to head. Except a slow breath you should not be aware of anything. The flow of thoughts should be as described above.