It also often emphasizes breathing techniques. In certain cultural groups, prayer and meditation are associated with such relaxation. In other research, women who practiced relaxation daily had a decrease in the physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. There are other ways to relieve stress besides relaxation. One powerful stress reliever is physical exercise.
Exercise helps to decrease anxiety, tension, and depression.
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