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LIVING Relaxation techniques to help relieve anxiety

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your muscles and ensuring adequate blood flow to your brain.

But since our bodies function differentl­y, some relaxation techniques may work for you and others might not. By the time you figure out what works best for you, you will notice positive changes in yourself that will improve your life overall. keep your anxiety and stress levels in order. You can also combine this with some calm music in the background to further enhance the relaxation exercise.

Meditation is a process of engaging your mind in calm and positive thoughts while shutting yourself out from the outside world. It is also very effective and allows you to expel any thought that may be stressing you out or causing the anxiety you may be feeling at that moment in time.

Exercise: Not only are you doing your body a huge favour by exercising, you are also de-cluttering your mind at the same time. Running, swimming, jogging and even dancing can do the trick. Whatever exercises your comfortabl­e with, stick to it and make it a routine. You won’t regret it.

Join a yoga class and try your best to attend at least three times a week. Practising this calming exercise will help stabilise your mind, body and soul. It is one of the secrets to an anxiety-free life.

Everyone deserves some ‘me time’ and the spa gives you the perfect opportunit­y for just that. Pick out a spa date every weekend and enjoy a relaxing massage to help relieve the tension your body and mind may be feeling. Even a nice hammam bath or a facial can do wonders. Use the day to spoil and pamper yourself. Your body deserves it.

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