Relaxation (psychology)

In psychology, relaxation is the emotional state of low tension, in which there is an absence of arousal, particularly from negative sources such as anger, anxiety, or fear.

Relaxation is a form of mild ecstasy coming from the frontal lobe of the brain in which the backward cortex sends signals to the frontal cortex via a mild sedative. Relaxation can be achieved through meditation, autogenics, breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation and other means.
— Wikipedia

Relaxation greatly reduces stress, anxiety, and depression.

Methods of relaxation:

  • Physical, breathing, muscle relaxation
  • Mental, meditation