No one technique will work for every person, every time you need to relax. The more strategies we know, the more likely we are to use one. The goal of relaxation is to release unnecessary muscle tension and quiet the mind. From the whole person perspective, the mind and body can't be divided so neatly. The mind and body work together in harmony to bring about relaxation.
Physical relaxation creates peace of mind as a by-product.
Mental uncluttering slows down breathing and reduces tension. All the different forms of relaxation are important because they appeal to different people and may be appropriate for different life situations. And they are all stress reducers. Let's look briefly at the variety of relaxation options, beginning with the mostly physical end of the continuum. Body-Focused Techniques Breathing.