As soon as you become aware of what tension feels like, you have started step one in the art of progressive relaxation.

The following exercises are best done while lying down, so you can practice them before dropping off to sleep.  Step by step, here’s what’s involved.

1. Begin with the arm and forearm to locate and feel tension.
2. Close your hand, making a fist.
3. Tightly clench both fists.  Notice the pull or tension on your wrists, around your elbows, and even up in the shoulders.  This is extreme muscular tension....READ MORE>>>