Meditation Any of the relaxation and meditation techniques, such as mindfulness meditation, autogenics, progressive relaxation and stretching, will relieve stress. Find the technique that works best for you by trial and error and stick with it.
Meditation is something very few really understand.
It involves Quieting The Mind. The less sensory input, the better - Total Darkness, Total Quiet, Total Lack of Sensory Input. Many would say this would drive them crazy, that is a distinct possibility, since it is something we are not accustomed to. The fact is, it must be approached with caution and discipline. In the meditative state one also becomes Super Aware of everything, far from being asleep they are totally Awake.