After five years and several miscarriages, Verkuilen finally had a second child. But the stressful experience convinced her of the power the mind could have over the body. And it eventually prompted ...

Good for the body: Sometimes emotions are so overwhelming they take control of your mind and your body. These videos teach approaches to overcome difficult emotions and physical responses so that you ...

Water ripple meditation is a simple yet effective technique that uses visualization of water ripples to promote relaxation ...

Strategies that address the symptoms of stress are typically relaxation strategies. They reduce the stimulation that occurs during the body's fight-or-flight response. These strategies don't remove ...

Discover the military sleep method, a drug-free technique combining progressive muscle relaxation, controlled breathing, and calming visualization to fall asleep faster. Developed for soldiers, this ...

"Djokovic is the One," was The New York Times' title after the top-ranked tennis player defeated Federer and won the U.S. Open. If we want to achieve peak performance in our own life, it's a good ...

The term "Relaxation Response" was coined by Dr. Herbert Benson, professor, author, cardiologist, and founder of Harvard’s Mind/Body Medical Institute. The response is defined as your personal ability ...