Can Make A Difference by Marianne Ross, Ph.D. Learning how to relax, really relax, can have a far-reaching influence on the quality of your life.
Meditation is an activity that can lead to deep relaxation.
Deep relaxation has specific characteristics. About 25 years ago, Herbert Benson defined the relaxation response. When a person has a relaxation response, several physiological changes occur. Try meditating 20-30 minutes a day for an extended period of time. See if you can experience some of the physiological changes listed above.