Tense and Release

In this practice, you will explore the Tense and Release technique, a physical "reset" that helps you identify and consciously let go of hidden stress stored in your muscles. By systematically tightening and then fully relaxing each muscle group, you are teaching your nervous system to differentiate between the "Urgh" of constriction and the calm of a settled body.

Transcript

We're going to do something called tense and release. It may not be the official name for it, But it's my name. Okay, So you are going to tense your whole body. Really squeeze those muscles in, Every muscle, The stomach, The toes. Please in. And when you're ready, Take a deep breath in. And let it go. Let your whole body just go. I'm going to do that two more times really. Squeeze a bit more. Build that tension. Breathe in. And let go. And one more time. Squeeze it, Get those shoulders up. That's why we hold a lot of tension. Breathe in. And let go. And you are literally letting that tension fall. And just notice as well if you're still holding on to any tension anywhere and see if you can consciously just relax. That area of your body a little bit more. Allowing the energy to flow. Freely through you.