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   relax

   /rɪˈlaks/

   verb

   • 1. make or become less tense or anxious: "he relaxed and smiled confidently"
   • ▪ rest from work or engage in an enjoyable activity so as to become less tired or anxious: "the team relax with a lot of skiing" Similar unwindloosen upease up/offlet upslow downde-stressunbendrestreposeput one's feet uptake it easytake time offtake time outslack offbe at leisuretake one's leisuretake one's easelazeluxuriatedo nothingsit backloungelollslumpflopidleloafenjoy oneselfamuse oneselfplayentertain oneselfinformal:let it all hang outlet one's hair downunbuttonveg outhang loosestay loosechill outkick backcalmcalm downunwindloosen upmake less tense/uptighttranquillizesoothepacifycomposequietenquietOpposite be tensepsych oneself uppsych someone up
   • ▪ cause (a limb or muscle) to become less rigid: "relax the leg by bringing the knee towards the chest" Similar loosenlooseslackenunclenchweakenlessenlet upreducediminishOpposite tighten
   • ▪ make (something) less firm or tight: "Cicely relaxed her hold" Similar loosenlooseslackenunclenchweakenlessenlet upreducediminishOpposite tighten
   • ▪ straighten or partially uncurl (hair) using a chemical product.
   • 2. make (a rule or restriction) less strict: "the ministry relaxed some of the restrictions" Similar moderatemodifytempermake less strict/formaleaseease up onloosenlessenlightenslackenalleviatemitigatequalifydiluteweakenreducediminishdecreaseinformal:let up onOpposite tighten up

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin relaxare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + laxus ‘lax, loose’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRELAX | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · to become or cause someone to become calm and comfortable, and not worried or nervous, or to become or cause a muscle or the body to become less tight: [ I ] She saw a need for a downtown club where women could relax. [ T ] This exercise will help you to relax your neck muscles.

3. time.com › 6981061 › relaxation-health-benefitsThe Health Benefits of Relaxation | TIME

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Many people struggle to relax. But unproductive moments can boost health and happiness.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MeditationMeditation - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · There is no universally accepted definition. Theories and practices differ within traditions, with some emphasizing the inseparability of meditation from their cultural and religious contexts, while others focus on its role in achieving a relaxed or devout state.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MindfulnessMindfulness - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Formal mindfulness, or meditation, is the practice of sustaining attention on body, breath or sensations, or whatever arises in each moment. [107] Informal mindfulness is the application of mindful attention in everyday life. [107]

6. www.healthline.com › health-news › stresslaxing-why‘Stresslaxing’: Why Trying to Relax Can Stress You Out

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Stressing out over needing to relax can make anxiety worse, leaving you feeling ‘stresslaxed.’ Here’s what to know.

7. blog.calm.com › blog › progressive-muscle-relaxationWhat is progressive muscle relaxation (and how to practice it)

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) can be highly effective in managing and reducing symptoms of anxiety, such as muscle tension and rapid breathing, which can help calm the mind. Reduces physical symptoms of anxiety: Anxiety can cause muscle tension, headaches, or gastrointestinal issues.

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   What is relaxation anxiety & relaxation sensitivity?

   • Researchers including Michelle Newman, a professor of psychology at the Pennsylvania State University, have also studied the concepts of “ relaxation anxiety ” and “ relaxation sensitivity ,” which relate to the discomfort, boredom, or unease some people feel when they slow down.

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   What is progressive muscle relaxation?

   • Progressive muscle relaxation is a therapeutic technique in which you intentionally tense and relax each of your body's major muscle groups. Edmund Jacobson, MD, an internal medicine physician and psychologist, developed PMR in the early 20th century, after he observed a link between physical relaxation and mental calmness.

   What is progressive muscle relaxation (and how to practice it)

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   How do you relax if you're stressed out?

   • Lots of people walk around with muscular tension that keeps them in a stressed-out state, feeling frazzled even when they’re trying to relax. Newman recommends tensing, then releasing, different muscles in the body to help release pent-up stress. Breathing exercises can also help catalyze a relaxation response.

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9. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - 6 Minute English / Mindfulness

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Relax, slow down and breathe. Neil and Catherine explore mindfulness - what it is and what benefits it offers