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Progressive muscle relaxation: step by step

A guide to 9 muscle groups to practice before bed.

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Based on the article: Progressive muscle relaxation: a simple technique for anxiety

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Tense for 5 sec, relax for 10–20 sec

  1. Hands: make fists
  2. Forearms and upper arms: bend your elbows
  3. Shoulders: lift them toward your ears
  4. Face: squeeze your eyes, wrinkle your forehead
  5. Jaw: clench gently
  6. Stomach: tighten your abs
  7. Buttocks and thighs
  8. Calves: pull your toes toward you
  9. Feet: curl your toes
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