Here he is expressing the importance of receptivity and deep relaxation in the process of creation.

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His girlfriend makes him go to a hypnotherapist, who puts him into deep relaxation and then promptly keels over from a heart attack.

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These could consist of three- to seven-minute deep-breathing exercises for relaxation, a calming walk or other pursuits that lend meaning or perspective.

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He has brought it down to a healthy level by using relaxation techniques, including deep breathing and guided imagery lying still and imagining stressful tasks turning out well.

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Relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing can bring a toxic level of anxiety down, but harnessing it can ultimately be more effective.

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There is certainly no shortage of stress relievers and in addition to the above, various progressive muscular relaxation exercises, autogenic training, deep breathing, massage therapies, visual imagery and self-hypnosis practices are popular.

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When Susan Lewis visited a Manhattan day spa, she was all set for a deep-tissue massage and some "quiet and relaxation, " says the 42-year-old film producer in New York.

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Deep breathing activates the body's parasympathetic nervous system, which is essential for relaxation.

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