The relaxation response technique, as described by Stein (2001), 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.

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