Several kinds of mind-body practices may relieve stress, pain, anxiety and depression, and promote healing. They use different approaches but are closely related. One of these may appeal to you more than another.
Meditation is an ancient concentration practice that develops calmness and insight.
Biofeedback uses electronic monitors to help you learn how to use your mind to affect and change specific body functions. Visualization and guided imagery use the power of your imagination to take you to places or times where you are peaceful, pain-free and healthy. These techniques are used to relieve pain, promote relaxation and change behavior. Hypnosis is a concentration technique that focuses your mind on a specific action or thought. Relaxation exercises help make you aware of tension and show you how to relieve it.