Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Reduce stress and anxiety by releasing muscle tension with this technique from the Centre for Clinical Interventions, which uses the mind-body connection to promote relaxation.

To practice progressive muscle relaxation, tense and then release each muscle group in the following sequence:

Right hand and forearm
Right upper arm
Left hand and forearm
Left upper arm
Forehead
Eyes and cheeks
Mouth and jaw
Neck
Shoulders
Shoulder blades and back
Chest and stomach
Hips and buttocks
Right upper leg
Right lower leg
Right foot
Left upper leg
Left lower leg
Left foot

For a more comprehensive explanation of the practice, refer to the original handout.

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