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High (86%) 2 min Evening Stress

Progressive attention from head to toes, noticing and releasing tension. Reduces physiological arousal before sleep.

Scientific Evidence

Study Type
Meta-analysis
Sample Size
n = 1,650
Institution
JAMA Internal Medicine
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Origin: MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)
86%
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How To Do It

  1. 1 Lie in bed with eyes closed
  2. 2 Start at the top of your head - notice any tension
  3. 3 Move attention slowly down: forehead, jaw, neck, shoulders
  4. 4 Continue through chest, belly, hips, legs, feet
  5. 5 At each area, consciously release any tightness
  6. 6 End with 3 slow breaths

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