Tension Taming Yoga Pose

Lie on your back in a quiet place for at least 5 minutes. Take your time and get comfortable. Take a few deep breaths concentrating on the breath as you inhale and exhale.

As you inhale, tense your feet, your calves, your thighs, and buttocks. Pause, holding the breath and squeezing the muscles tight. Exhale, release the breath and soften your muscles. Inhale squeeze the palms of your hands, your arms, and lift the shoulders to your ears. Pause, and then exhale, releasing all of the tension. Inhale, squuze the muscles of your face and clench your jaw. Exhale and release. One last time.... Inhale, squeeze the muscles of your entire body. Pause and squeeze tighter and tighter. Exhale and release all the tension in your body. Lie still for a moment and focus on the breath moving in and out of your lungs. Get up slowly whenever you feel ready.