Sleep & Relaxations 😴
5 videos • 55 views • by Well Mind & Body Psychology For most of us there can be times in our lives when stressors start to overwhelm our nervous system, and our body is flooded with chemicals preparing us for “fight or flight”. This stress and anxiety response is amazing in life saving situations, however, if it is constantly activated in our every day life it can start to take a toll on our mental and physical health. It is very well documented that when we can practice activities that activate our relaxation response our heart rate slows down, our blood pressure drops, our breath rate decreases, and muscle tension reduces. This can have a positive impact on our experience of chronic pain, improve concentration and productivity, and improve low mood and anxiety. Most relaxation approaches will either work on regulating and slowing down the breath, and/or working on releasing tension in the body.