Self Relaxation Technique -- De-stress your tension now!

The word 'stress' is such a common term that we can hear it everywhere. In fact, everyone has a certain level of stress they have to deal with everyday. Stress from career, finance, relationship, study, and health etc. I would like to share with you a self relaxation technique or exercise that is beneficial to all of us. This exercise will relax your entire body and mind and is very easy to follow.

1. Sit comfortably and close your eyes
2. Take 3 slow, deep breaths
3. Clench your right fist and tighten your forearm and bicep
4. Technique - notice the tension in your arm as you keep your arm tense
5. Relax all the tension
6. Technique - feel the difference between your relaxed right arm and your left arm
7. Repeat the above with your left arm
8. Wrinkle your forehead as tight as possible and tense your facial muscles
9. Tightly close your eyes. Tense your cheeks and press your lips into an "O" shape
10. Relax and let go the tension
11. Technique - notice the tension in your cheeks, forehead, eyes, jaw, tongue and lips
12. Repeat the above with your throat, neck, shoulders, stomach, buttocks, thighs, calves, ankles and feet