Show 085 Five Resources for Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a technique that involves tensing muscle and then relaxing those muscles to build a state of relaxation thought the body.

In this episode, a look a five resources that can help to dial down the tension in your muscles and body.






I found a really good video by Cheryl Johnson that demonstrates the technique.




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Resources Mentioned:


  • On Edge, a Journey Through Anxiety by Amanda Palmer. There is an audio book version at Audible or you should be able to order it from your favorite book provider.
  • Dept. of Veteran Affairs Harry Truman Memorial Hospital recordings on relaxation techniques.
  • Raymond Richmond Ph.D Guide to Psychology’s page on Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
  • From My Health Alberta.ca a relaxation recording NOT in mp3 but .wma, if you are not a Windows user you might have problems playing the audio.
  • Dartmouth University page on a variety of stress and relaxation recordings.
  • Cheryl Johnson video on Progressive Muscle Relaxation https://youtu.be/x4IMQZObmX8


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