Autogenic Meditation Information

By Odesi Desko

You would be hard pressed to find someone these days who is not familiar with the concept of stress. Most people have stresses coming from more than once source, pressure from the job and in personal issues can be overwhelming. Johannes Schults, a German psychiatrist, has come up with a relaxation technique called Autogenic Training, already there has been tremendous interest by those suffering from stress. As with any other stress reducing program, a participant has to be completely dedicated to follow through with all that is required of them and not just be a passive participant.

Letting the problems of each day drag you down is one of the worst feelings there is. If there was a way of leaving these problems at the door, many people would consider it a blessing. Over the past few years there has been a number of ideas that have come out regarding the issue of how to escape.

Autogenic Training consists of 15 minute sessions, three times a day, which induce a relaxation state. This is very similar to self-hypnotism, where a person 'talks' themselves into a semi-conscious state and leaves the cares of the world behind.

The session is practiced while in a certain posture (either laying down, sitting, or standing in a comfortable position), where the person repeats certain phrases several times, and their body abides by the command. If for example, you say "my leg (arm or another part of the body) will be relaxed," the body part will then follow the direction and become relaxed. This is repeated for the different parts of the body until full muscle relaxation is achieved.

There are many modern regimens that are built upon the idea that relaxation that can be obtained by Autogenic Training or HT Massage Chair HT-7120 Massage Chair, can help in relieving acute stress and/or lessen more common aches and pains we all suffer.

The method has been successful for a great number of people, allowing them to find the mental and physical relief they are looking for. The body position used in this approach has been compared quite often to Yoga. One of the most important things to remember, is that the person must be in a position that is totally comfortable to them, in order for them to attain complete relaxation. One approach is to lay flat on your back, and begin with your feet, ordering your body, one part at a time to let go of your stress and be calm.

This technique requires some time to accomplish the desired effect it cannot be accomplished over night. Having the body muscles 'take a break', one at a time, gives one the feeling of letting go of the world's cares completely. When achieving this state the mind is able to concentrate on the pleasure of the moment and leave the problems of the world behind.

Many of today's physical and mental therapists teach their patients to use this technique as it can be done simply and does not take huge period of time. This is a do-it-yourself project which anyone, after training, can do without supervision. Finding peace in this world of economic and personal tension is the aim of everyone. Some are able to get by without the support of sessions such as Autogenic Training but it is very difficult and this is a very easy way to obtain complete relaxation. - 32543

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