Healing, Yoga and Qigong

Today I want to share two easy and rapid relaxation tips that work great. If you're given to tightening up during the day because of stress, lack of sleep, a jerk for a boss, or any of the zillion other reasons most of us rarely relax, then try putting these tips to work. I learned them, by the way, from a retired college psychology professor. Whoa! Here's the first tip : Controlled Breathing The first rapid relaxation routine involves   breathing in and out (9) nine times in three  series of three breaths. In the first series of three breaths, inhale   deeply and, as you exhale slowly,  say quietly  or think to yourself, " Calm body ." Repeat  three times. In the second series of three breaths, inhale  deeply and, as you exhale,  say quietly or  think to yourself, " Calm mind ." In the final series of three breaths, inhale  deeply and, as you exhale, say (and do) " Smile ." ...