Exercises relieve tension

A healthy body is a formidable weapon to combat stress.Even if your job is physically taxing,the exercise below are designed to help you unwind,relax,and reduce stress.

• Blow it off:

Breathe in while tucking in your tummy and feel the air as it expands your lungs and chest.Breathe in to the count of four and hold it for two counts.Then exhale to the count of four.Take two to four deep breathes several times a day and soon daily stressors may well be gone with the wind.

• Get up and stretch:

Visualise the stress flooding from your back,legs,your shoulders and pour out of your fingertips and toes.Add to your stretches by taking the time to learn a few yoga positions.Which you can fins in books and videos as well as yoga classes.

• Squeeze a lemon:

PT Barnum said"when life hands you a lemon,make lemonade!"Squeezing a lemon or tennis ball is a good way to keep your fingernails from biting into your palms! If you crush the fruit or the tennis ball,either get a rubber ball or go on to a more vigorous exercise to reduce your stress.

• Progressive relaxation:

This is especially beneficial when stress keeps you from getting a good night's sleep.Star at your toes and 'tell' them to relax.When you feel them relaxing move to your feet,ankles,calf muscles,knees,thighs and so on up your head or alternatively down through your arms to your fingertips.

• Dance:

Join an aerobics class, a taichi class or just turn on the tunes and dance.Dancing has a double advantage as along with exercise,music is a great stress reducer..........................................Agencies