08/05/2021
Let's talk about ways to get some much needed muscle relaxation today.
There is this super scientific-y process in which once contracted, muscles release a chemical that causes them to relax. I find it really interesting to read about, you don't need to know all the chemicals and functions and stuff, but just know that this is actually scientifically backed.
If you are feeling stressed and tense, a great way to get those muscles to relax out is to start at the far end of your body: if you're shoulders are tight, start at your feet, if your back your legs are tight start with your head.
Take a deep breath and tense those the muscles in that muscle group as much as you can without hurting yourself and hold both the tensed muscle and your breath for a few seconds. Exhale, and release the muscles. Repeat this process with every large muscle group you can think of heading either up the body, or down the body. Chances are by the the time you get to the muscle group that was tight, it will have already started to loosen. Again, there are all kinds of scientific reasons for this. Just know it works.
After you have finished your trip up, or down, the body tensing and releasing, just take a few breaths to notice how your body feels.