This is the “Integral Mindfulness Teaser” from Integral Life, a short video on full spectrum mindfulness. It introduces a discussion of the waking-up practice, how it’s done, and how it’s interpreted in different ways.
There are many mindfulness exercises for anxiety, stress, insomnia, and relaxation that can support our ability to relax. The exact techniques that work for each of us will vary according to who we are, why we’re stressed, and a variety of other personal factors. However, no matter who we are, there are a variety of simple techniques worth exploring for our personal growth and wellbeing.
On a physical level, relaxation has observable and measurable signs, which can be grouped into a physiological response we all have, often called ‘the relaxation response’. This term, coined by Dr. Herbert Benson, refers to the physiological state of deep rest and relaxation.
