Relaxation is a special method aimed at relieving nervous and muscle tension using a specific technique. For the first time this term was introduced abroad relatively recently. It happened in the thirties and forties of the last century.
Term Definition
The word "relaxation" comes from the Latin "relaxatio", which means "relaxation". Such a state is involuntary or arbitrary rest. It is associated with partial or complete muscle relaxation.
Relaxation is observed after physical effort and strong experiences and is a consequence of stress relief. Relaxation is involuntary. We observe this state before going to bed. Arbitrary relaxation is also possible. It usually occurs when taking a relaxed posture. Voluntary relaxation is a phenomenon that is caused by the release of tension from the muscles involved in various activities.
History of Appearance
Relaxation techniques are techniques used in body-oriented therapy. They are based on the spiritual and religious practices of the East. Over the years, their own techniques of psychoregulation have been developed. Gradually, these methods penetrated into the Europeanculture. At the same time, they were subjected to certain processing.
The first foreign specialists who used relaxation methods in their work were the German neuropathologist I. Schultz and E. Jacobson, an American psychologist. As a result of their research, a relationship was found between the emotional state of a person and his muscle tension. This phenomenon is called neuromuscular hypertension. Relaxation has been shown to relieve nervous system overexcitation, helping to restore balance and rest. That is why teaching a person the skills of muscle relaxation is very useful in order to relieve mental tension and eliminate the symptoms of diseases such as hypertension, gastritis, heart and headache. In addition, relaxation improves sleep, provides emotional release and increases performance.
Varieties of relaxation
To relax and relieve tension, a great variety of methods, techniques and techniques have now been developed.
Relaxation is distinguished by the time of impact on the body. Relaxation is long-term. It comes during sleep, under the influence of drugs, and also during hypnosis. Relaxation is possible and short-term. After a short time, it gives way to tension.
According to the method of execution, figurative (mental) and muscle relaxation are distinguished. By origin, it is primary (natural, resulting from physical activity), as well as secondary.(created and called under artificial conditions).
Distinguish between superficial and deep relaxation. The first type of relaxation can be equated to a short rest. The duration of deep relaxation is at least twenty minutes. At the same time, its achievement becomes possible only with the help of specially developed techniques. It is worth saying that it is deep relaxation that has healing properties due to its powerful effect on the body.
Muscle relaxation is also distinguished by the speed of its occurrence. Emergency methods are used in cases of urgent need, and systematic methods are used for treatment purposes. Relaxation is also classified according to the scale of its impact. At the same time, a distinction is made between general (total) and differentiated (local) relaxation.
Presently known psychotherapeutic methods of relaxation often combine several types of techniques. This technique allows you to achieve maximum effect.
Benefit
Relaxation is a very common phenomenon. But each person understands it differently. That is why it is beneficial for everyone. This process can be passive when relaxation-meditation is combined, soothing music is used and the person simply relaxes. However, with a certain level of training and knowledge, you can even get rid of serious diseases.
Relaxation is a special method that has limitless possibilities, which are currently studied and proven. However, in practice it is usually used:
-as a means of relieving muscle spasms, accompanied by pain symptoms, limitation of movement and local fatigue;
- as one of the ways to restore energy balance in the body;
- as a means to establish mental and emotional balance;- as a method used for healing.
Relaxation for quality sleep
Night rest is extremely important for the normal functioning of the body. No living being can do without it. The state of a person during wakefulness also depends on the quality of sleep. Only normal rest allows you to make the mind clear and recharged with energy for the whole day.
Unfortunately, many people have certain problems with sleep. Someone falls asleep badly, someone simply does not get enough sleep. The impact of these problems on the quality of life is enormous. Over time, the state of he alth will certainly worsen, irritability and fatigue appear, and the level of energy decreases significantly. This is where relaxation comes in. It is especially effective for sleep. By applying one of the relaxation methods before a night's rest, you can calm down perfectly. This will avoid insomnia.
Relaxation for sleep is recommended the simplest. For example, deep breathing, filling the entire volume of the lungs with air. Muscle relaxation can also be used to eliminate insomnia. This technique consists in alternating tension and relaxation of all muscles, from the legs to the face. Peaceful sleep will provide visualization of a pleasant place or situation for a person.
Influencenature
Relaxation is an immersion in subtle energies. That is why, to speed up this process, certain sounds are needed that have a relaxing hypnotic effect.
They can be heard by nature. The voices of dolphins, the cry of seagulls, the murmur of a stream, the whisper of leaves contribute to the creation of a relaxing effect, that is, relaxation. Nature is the most unique and ingenious composer in the whole world. Its sounds promote sound and he althy sleep, relieve nervousness and fatigue.
