Lesson Summary

Progressive Muscular Relaxation (PMR) is a technique based on Dr. Edmund Jacobson's relaxation method from the 1920s. Here are key points about PMR :

• The technique involves tightening one muscle group while keeping the rest of the body relaxed, then releasing the tension.
• It helps in distinguishing between muscular tension and relaxation, which is beneficial for those accustomed to being tense.
• PMR is useful for individuals who struggle to let go of muscle tension and need step-by-step training to understand relaxation sensations.

Notes on the procedure for PMR :

• We usually start with the feet and move slowly upwards through different muscle groups, but we may also start with the head and face, then move downwards.
• Remember to tense muscles without straining them, ensuring you don't experience pain or cramps.
• Let the sensation of relaxation deepen at its natural pace as muscles are progressively tensed, and then relaxed.