Welcome back to Anxiety Slayer. I'm Shan van der Leak and this week I'm going to be sharing a progressive

muscle relaxation with you accompanied by Ananga's beautiful music.

This goes hand in hand with the last few episodes

that we've been sharing about practical techniques and tools that you can use for anxiety relief.

We often recommend progressive muscle relaxation

as a technique to help you manage your stress levels.

And what's particularly beneficial about this practice

is its simplicity and accessibility.

I can easily guide you right now through the process or you can do it on your own

Systematically tensing and relaxing your muscles

And not only helps alleviate physical tension and stress, but also promotes a sense

of calmness and relaxation in the mind and is a wonderful practice to do before bed.

If you're someone who tends to get caught up in racing thoughts

during moments of stress,

this technique will ground you in the present moment and you'll physically

feel the tension melting away as you move through each muscle group from your forehead to your toes.

It's like a gentle reset button for your entire being,

a supportive and practical practice

that you can add to your anxiety slayer toolkit.

Begin by finding a comfortable seated or lying position, closing your eyes, and taking a few

deep breaths to center yourself. I'm going to be. As you follow along,

follow along, remember to breathe deeply and naturally and focus your attention on the sensations in each muscle group as you tense and relax them.

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