The relaxation response technique consists of four components: (1) sitting upright on a comfortable chair with feet on the ground and body in a relaxed position, (2) being in a quiet environment with eyes closed, (3) repeating a word or a phrase—a mantra—to oneself, such as “alert mind, calm body,” and (4) passively allowing the mind to focus on pleasant thoughts, such as nature or the warmth of your blood nourishing your body (Stein, 2001).

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  Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology

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