Self-Relaxation

Encyclopedia of Human Behavior: Second Edition

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages 343-349

  Smith, J C ^a  

^a ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Autogenic training; Breathing exercises; Imagery; Meditation; Mindfulness; Progressive muscle relaxation; R states; Relaxation response; Self stressing; Stretching; Yoga

Indexed keywords

EID: 84936846597     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-375000-6.00302-5     Document Type: Chapter

References (6)

1. Benson H. The Relaxation Response 1975, Morrow, New York.
2. Cannon W.B. The Wisdom of the Body 1963, W. W. Norton, New York.
3. Jacobson E. Progressive Relaxation 1929, University of Chicago Press, Chicago.
4. Selye H. The Stress of Life 1956, McGraw-Hill, New York.
5. Smith J.C. Relaxation, Meditation and Mindfulness: A Guide for Health Professionals 2006, Springer, New York.
6. Dr. Smith's webpage. http://www.lulu.com/stress.