Stress Reduction Techniques

• Breath focus. In this simple, powerful technique, you take long, slow, deep breaths (also known as abdominal or belly breathing). ...

• Body scan. This technique blends breath focus with progressive muscle relaxation. ...

• Guided imagery of a peaceful place

• Mindfulness meditation

• Yoga, tai chi, and qigong

• Box Breathing: Inhale 4 sec → hold 4 sec → exhale 4 sec → hold 4 sec. Repeat 4 rounds.

• Grounding: Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste

• Repetitive prayer

Link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/six-relaxation-techniques-to-reduce-stress