When the body is under stress, it releases cortisol ... muscle fibre and restrict movement. "Massaging your muscles can be an effective way to release muscle tension and promote relaxation ...

Discover easy, science-backed moves to calm your nervous system and instantly shift your body from stress to relaxation.

Share on Pinterest Gif by Active Body. Creative Mind. Child’s Pose stretches and lengthens your spine, glutes, and hamstrings. It may also release tension in your lower back and neck.

ensuring that your body stays in an upside-down “V” shape. Like Downward-Facing Dog, Pigeon Pose is a basic yoga move. Practicing this pose can release tension in your glutes, hips ...

Stress can hijack your body in unexpected ways. One of the most common, and often misunderstood, responses to stress is food ...

Squeeze a Stress Ball On days when you want to strangle a coworker, your roommate ... Just squeeze, release, and repeat. Progressive relaxation involves tensing the muscles in one body part at a time ...

By bending forward, you can release tension in your body and mind. This asana encourages introspection, making it a perfect addition to your nighttime yoga practice. A Supine Spinal Twist helps ...

Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make ... A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the ...

Repeat this sequence several times to release stress and improve your mood. Downward-Facing Dog is the next yoga posture that helps stretche the entire body. This pose helps to relieve fatigue and ...

WELCOME to April, which happens to be Stress Awareness Month. A vital subject, so I’m going to be devoting all four of my weekly April columns ...