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Progressive Relaxation

by Glenda Cedarleaf

Rated
4.5
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
Plays
37.7k

This lovely technique first developed by Edmund Jacobson is a brief tension & relaxation journey. It is a basic yet powerful way to discern both the ways we hold tension in our bodies as well as how to deepen the experience of releasing and relaxing. After intentional tensing, there is intentional releasing -- a marvelous way to let go. It can be an effective process to follow just before you prepare for sleep. Music by Matti Paalanen.

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Glenda CedarleafUSA

4.5 (1 635)

Recent Reviews

Elly

March 11, 2024

I’m having to go into hospital tomorrow and I’m so scared I’m tense all over. This was a fantastic meditation to relax all my muscles and left me feeling more able to face the procedure. Your voice is so soothing to come back to every time I lost concentration panicking about anaesthesia. Thanks so much for helping me feel more prepared 🕊️

Siobhan

March 11, 2023

We loved this one, even the dog joined in. You’re a wonderful teacher ❤️

Daniela

November 11, 2020

Great relaxation technique. I love her voice!

Queen

July 8, 2020

excellent. It my go to now to relax and be in the moment!❤

Jane

February 7, 2020

Thank you Glenda. Very soothing and relaxing as always. Your meditations help me get to sleep every night. Thank you. ❤️

Deb

February 3, 2020

Just what I needed Glenda. Thank you kind lady! Have a lovely day.

Klaus

May 26, 2019

Wow - what a relaxing exercise. Great after a long day.

Kristine

March 20, 2019

Very nice, thank you!

Alina

June 3, 2018

Very good technique for relaxation.

Elena

March 21, 2018

Felt relaxed and heavy after, very good to do when feeling wound up.

Michael

December 22, 2017

Thank you...much needed and welcomed ☺️

Lawrence

October 22, 2017

That’s just made feel so amazing Thank you .... it’s beautiful

maaike

September 11, 2017

This was very helpfull to give me a bit of relaxation. Thx

Magnus

August 16, 2017

Great meditation. The beautiful music made it effortless to let go of my thoughts.

Alma

August 14, 2017

Thank you so much. Blesses, and kisses😘

Lynn

August 8, 2017

What a great way to relieve tension and become relaxed. Thank you.

Pat

July 24, 2017

Excellent meditation and the music was simply beautiful. Thank you.

Lidia

July 15, 2017

Very relexing! Thank you

Jonathan

May 30, 2017

Really liked how she physical movement meditative practice.

Tanja

May 30, 2017

Perfect! Also good when taking a break during work.

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