Guided Meditation (20 min) - Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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If you’re struggling with stress and anxiety and you’re looking for an effective guided relaxation practice, this video is for you.
Yoga teachers often use various forms of guided relaxation at the end of classes, but it’s not just a yoga thing. Many mental health experts, therapists, and doctors have studied and used progressive relaxation, visualization, and breathing protocols as a natural way to calm the nervous system. Why? Because it works!
We all have certain things we know can help us to relieve stress and anxiety, but sometimes it’s hard to get out of our own way. With this 20-minute guided practice, you can surrender the responsibility and simply follow along. Let’s get started!
VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 Guided Relaxation for Stress and Anxiety
00:19 Progressive Muscle Relaxation Explained
01:21 Yoga Nidra Practice
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
* Progressive Muscle Relaxation
* Breathing Technique
* Simple Visualisation
BEST PRACTICE
For best results, this practice is meant to be performed while lying down, either on the floor or in bed, with your head slightly elevated on a pillow.
RESEARCH
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34306...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32379...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31012...
WANT MORE?
* 21-Day Yoga Breathing Challenge (on demand): www.yogabody.com/breathing/
* My podcast: www.LucasRockwoodShow.com
* Main site: www.yogabody.com/
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  • @YOGABODY.Official
    @YOGABODY.Official Жыл бұрын

    This practice is ideal pre-bed, to wind down on a day when you're feeling wired but tired. Hope you find it helpful, MP3 is available in the description if it's of interest. Thanks for your support! - Lucas @ YOGABODY

  • @10pennytv75

    @10pennytv75

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! ❤

  • @junenoordzy3444

    @junenoordzy3444

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you it is very helpful 🙌🏻

  • @shahnazjahan4317

    @shahnazjahan4317

    10 ай бұрын

    If someone is having dizziness can they do this

  • @squidmom3162

    @squidmom3162

    8 ай бұрын

    Man, sure would be great if you could get the MP3 without being forced to sign up for a newsletter.

  • @Debs440606

    @Debs440606

    6 ай бұрын

    Perfect thank you ❤️

  • @THEAnnEla
    @THEAnnEla3 ай бұрын

    I tried this just now after havimg an emotional breakdown and i honestly feel so much calmer now

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped to make you calm, Annika! - YOGABODY Team

  • @kangmofo
    @kangmofo Жыл бұрын

    I can't go to bed without practicing this muscle relaxing yoga nidra. It's been a game changer for me. Thank you, Sir. Ever since I've found you on Ted, I've been a huge fan.

  • @AymeeDonovan
    @AymeeDonovan10 ай бұрын

    Honestly I have been having really terrible sleep the last few months I do this before I go to bed every night and if I wake up during the night it does really help thank you so much.

  • @batlevi2247

    @batlevi2247

    9 ай бұрын

    The exact same reason why I started doing this! Terrible sleep schedule, so I’m giving this a go!

  • @AymeeDonovan

    @AymeeDonovan

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@batlevi2247 did it work for you ? Before I was getting 4/5 hours a night for months,,some days I would crash and get 8/9 but normally it was bad. This really really helps me x

  • @n8l1982
    @n8l19826 ай бұрын

    I have been doing this for weeks now since I found you on KZread. When I wake in the middle of the night, it helps me go back to sleep quickly. Thank you for this.

  • @lateralshiftmusic
    @lateralshiftmusic Жыл бұрын

    It's incredible how much more relaxed I feel after this, like I just spent a day at a spa, incredible! Thank you so much Lucas :)

  • @Buddhanatur3
    @Buddhanatur3 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this well guided and relaxing walk-through of the body to ‘come out of your head’ and being more grounded in the now.

  • @Chamiogirl
    @Chamiogirl Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, I was able to visualise the light and your guidance helped make the experience very relaxing.

  • @Dreshanda
    @DreshandaАй бұрын

    Usually PMR helps me relax for bed time, but tonight my anxiety is just too much. However, this is a very unique method you use to walk people through this meditation! I'm definitely saving this one for later. Thank you for your insight for those of us suffering severe stress and anxiety!

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Ай бұрын

    Glad it helped, Dreshanda! -YOGABODY Team

  • @jenniferenage9263
    @jenniferenage9263 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this. Peace, love and happiness. ♥️♥️

  • @patriciabennett1521
    @patriciabennett1521 Жыл бұрын

    I love this, it knocks me out.

  • @heidimckay3593
    @heidimckay35934 ай бұрын

    This link was recommended by a friend. I love his voice guiding me through step by step to help me focus relaxing all my muscles. It's very comforting after a long day where I feel overtired and wound up at the same time. Thank you for this great relaxing meditation video.

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words! - YOGABODY Team

  • @GuidingLightofWisdom
    @GuidingLightofWisdom Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Lucas for this awesome, easy to follow video. With Duchenne muscular dystrophy I have chronically tight muscles and it’s often challenging to get them to relax. This along with your videos on the vagus nerve has helped greatly with relaxation and has aided my qigong practice 😊❤

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @hannesH3
    @hannesH34 күн бұрын

    Lots of tingling on various extremities, very uncomfortable at first but I found it very relaxing. I’ll be practicing this again!

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    3 күн бұрын

    Tingling can be normal during some stretches, but ease up or stop if it's uncomfortable. We're glad you found the practice relaxing! Remember to listen to your body. - YOGABODY Team

  • @user-op2bn8qe1d
    @user-op2bn8qe1d17 күн бұрын

    A big Thanks to you ! because of this therapy I got relief from my migraine, brain tiredness, and most importantly my anger issue's finished. Now I'm living my day happily and sleeping peacefully 🤝🏻☺️

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    16 күн бұрын

    We're so glad this helped you in such a positive way. - YOGABODY Team

  • @mylenebutler349
    @mylenebutler349 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your video so relaxing i have fnd and so good to see your yoga class thanks for helping me to relax

  • @floydorbital2440
    @floydorbital244011 ай бұрын

    That was excellent. Thank you.

  • @lorennaax
    @lorennaax Жыл бұрын

    I fell asleep after 5 minutes of this 😆

  • @NITTIAN
    @NITTIAN4 ай бұрын

    I Rarely Comment On Videos, But Damn This One Deserves It , Thanks Thank you so Much ❤

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your support! - YOGABODY Team

  • @rysterqu1598
    @rysterqu15985 ай бұрын

    This is my go to video that I use every nigh. It helps me out so much to turn off my brain. Thank you so much man!!

  • @Pattymelt415
    @Pattymelt415 Жыл бұрын

    PLEASE do more sleep videos! ❤

  • @ilaria4716
    @ilaria47165 ай бұрын

    This practice relaxed me immensely and drifted me into sleep. I needed something to release tension from my body, so thank you so much! ❤

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks a bunch for your appreciation @ilaria4716! - YOGABODY Team

  • @ayazalilongyoutub100
    @ayazalilongyoutub100 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Lucas for shsring your knowledge. That s really helpful! Ayaz,Badajoz,Spain.

  • @biswajitpal8190
    @biswajitpal819011 ай бұрын

    Wonderful!🙏

  • @amaan2833
    @amaan28333 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much❤❤❤

  • @joshdear1898
    @joshdear18986 ай бұрын

    @yogabody this is just what I need

  • @wi-shel22
    @wi-shel223 ай бұрын

    So greatly appreciated, not only the relaxation but the delivery - very much made me feel secure

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support, Angie! - YOGABODY Team

  • @kataisom5115
    @kataisom51153 ай бұрын

    Wow very relax thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @hereshoping6992
    @hereshoping6992 Жыл бұрын

    Ill give it a try

  • @aashutoshkulkarni880
    @aashutoshkulkarni8803 ай бұрын

    Very useful. Thank you. 😊

  • @lyalldavis2405
    @lyalldavis240523 күн бұрын

    It’s quite astonishing how relaxed I feel in the 20mins or so after doing this

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    22 күн бұрын

    Glad it helped, Lyall! - YOGABODY Team

  • @elizabethrash7370
    @elizabethrash7370 Жыл бұрын

    Great! Videos. I prefer yoga nidra to other types of meditation. My mind gets too busy with other meditation.

  • @Anaugaldeg
    @Anaugaldeg Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful ❗😄 Ana from Costa Rica 🎆

  • @JustAutistic
    @JustAutistic3 ай бұрын

    This worked pretty damn well.

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped! - YOGABODY Team

  • @winthermcdonald2721
    @winthermcdonald2721 Жыл бұрын

    This is so lovely Lucas! Your voice was made for this!! 😊❤️😘!!

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Winther! Hope you're well...

  • @starvalentino

    @starvalentino

    13 күн бұрын

    For reeeeeal dude, I've tried so many meditation / relaxation videos, and he's definitely got the best voice I've heard so far for this type of video

  • @tonyjoseph319
    @tonyjoseph319 Жыл бұрын

    have bp problem anxiety thanks for the video

  • @alliemarks5927
    @alliemarks59272 ай бұрын

    This was such an awesome meditation. Thank you!!!

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad the video helped, Allie! - YOGABODY Team

  • @cassandraheard3000
    @cassandraheard3000 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support, Cassandra!

  • @prabalmitra9532
    @prabalmitra9532 Жыл бұрын

    It is important to be genuine.

  • @ritabykhovsky4175
    @ritabykhovsky4175 Жыл бұрын

    I am very happy to be your subscriber. Thank you.

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Жыл бұрын

    'thanks Rita!

  • @prannoyshiby9998
    @prannoyshiby99985 ай бұрын

    I feel relaxed but still so many stories in my head

  • @rabiabelani1184
    @rabiabelani1184 Жыл бұрын

    To anyone out there trying this to relieve period pain, don't do the pelvic one, it makes contractions hurt even more

  • @agrav2474
    @agrav247410 ай бұрын

    This is fantastic

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your support!

  • @mariwassel3315
    @mariwassel33152 ай бұрын

    Wow I feel so relaxed

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped, Mari! - YOGABODY Team

  • @barbararobles6519
    @barbararobles65197 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    7 ай бұрын

    You're most welcome @barbararobles6519

  • @ayushnegiayushnegi9641
    @ayushnegiayushnegi964111 ай бұрын

    Hey it also helps for healing trauma

  • @purpuranegra
    @purpuranegra7 ай бұрын

    I have ADHD and sleeping is hard for me, I have a lot of energy and thoughts when its bed time. This video is helping me sleep better every night. This is my 3rd night using it

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    7 ай бұрын

    That's wonderful to hear! We're so glad to be a helpful part of your bedtime routine. Consistent, restful sleep is crucial, especially with ADHD. - YOGABODY Team

  • @h3arty
    @h3arty6 ай бұрын

    Wow helped me so much

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    6 ай бұрын

    We're thrilled to hear that our content was helpful for you! - YOGABODY Team

  • @____kriti____4789
    @____kriti____4789 Жыл бұрын

    Best

  • @2safaa
    @2safaa4 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks a bunch for your appreciation @2safaa! - YOGABODY Team

  • @deblynch6763
    @deblynch676310 күн бұрын

    I don't get it tightened and brighter for relaxing!

  • @andrewvenables8802
    @andrewvenables880212 күн бұрын

    Thanks for acknowledging the research. In case you’re interested, the specific ‘mechanism“ at work here is the relaxation response as identified by Dr Herbert Benson. The relaxation response is the opposite of the flight or flight response and eliciting it regularly leads to a range of positive outcomes. Thanks for the video- great job!

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    12 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing that info. - YOGABODY Team

  • @Divanessyoga
    @Divanessyoga Жыл бұрын

    Very relaxing! Thank you. Can you please share the music/soundtrack playing in the background?

  • @maureenlaneski2802
    @maureenlaneski2802Ай бұрын

    It's hard to focus on the light and breathing and tensing. I do agree that guided techniques help if you're in a state of anxiety or pain.

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Ай бұрын

    Keep practicing, and guided meditations can be a great tool for managing anxiety or pain. - YOGABODY Team

  • @donnad634
    @donnad634 Жыл бұрын

    The Ball imaging is superb/ I would add letting breathe out through the mouth - what do you think?

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Donna!

  • @beebleknievel2603
    @beebleknievel26033 ай бұрын

    For some reason I found the visualisation aspect of this really off putting. I'm not criticising the vid cos it's obviously personal, I just found it interesting. I can't really be sure but I almost felt like it might have been easier to picture a ball of light separate from me, or if not, just on top of me rather than inside (and it's not because the thought of it inside me freaks me out or anything). Or maybe just not have to visualise at all. I don't think I generally find visualisation challenging but I haven't done loads of things that incorporate it. Anyhow, I just thought it was interesting that I found it such a struggle 🤔

  • @PlusJulianGTChEN-jw6nl
    @PlusJulianGTChEN-jw6nl8 ай бұрын

    Can this also help with anxiety my friend?

  • @creative2716
    @creative2716 Жыл бұрын

    Please for those of us who have trouble visualizing the yellow light, any suggestions? I tried to just focus on feeling warmth in those areas while doing the practice. But if you have other suggestions I'm appreciative.

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Жыл бұрын

    Good idea!

  • @ricos1497

    @ricos1497

    Жыл бұрын

    It didn't work for me either, I can't picture a ball at all! Always nice to have a lie down though!

  • @moonchildo0o

    @moonchildo0o

    Жыл бұрын

    Try it with imagining the light of a Laserpointer or flashlight on the specific area where you want to feel the energy ball. Or imagine to swallow a tiny ball of light - once it's inside your body, you can direct it to wherever place in your body. Maybe along the way of your muscles or your nerves. It helps to remember the feeling you have when taking a sip of hot tea that runs down your throat into your stomach.

  • @happyyy108

    @happyyy108

    18 күн бұрын

    I can’t visualize much, either. I just imagine each part (like the foot) relaxing and dropping completely on the floor/bed and letting go of it, for progressive relaxation.

  • @LoverofSunflowernBees
    @LoverofSunflowernBees Жыл бұрын

    I’m so confused. I don’t know if I’m contracting my muscles right or wrong, I got a cramp in my left foot immediately, does this exercise help everyone. Like those whom are very out of shape who don’t stretch or do any type of exercises? And are over 50 years old?

  • @adriannekahn7946
    @adriannekahn79466 ай бұрын

    Please explain significance of the yellow ball visualization.

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    6 ай бұрын

    No meaning...

  • @joshdear1898
    @joshdear18986 ай бұрын

    @yogabody hi I’m new to this chat

  • @bobnemesismcc
    @bobnemesismcc9 ай бұрын

    I do not feel relaxed. I now have cramp in my foot😂

  • @snowfox8025

    @snowfox8025

    3 ай бұрын

    You don't need to contract your mussels that hard my guy

  • @strangebrew1231

    @strangebrew1231

    2 ай бұрын

    You’re doing it too hard

  • @yourcoolboydj28

    @yourcoolboydj28

    2 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @FromTh1sDayForward

    @FromTh1sDayForward

    Ай бұрын

    Your snarky KZread comment missed the mark. Yawn.

  • @ellenhyner2598
    @ellenhyner2598 Жыл бұрын

    How does this work for our limbs if we only do the poses on one side?

  • @n8l1982

    @n8l1982

    6 ай бұрын

    You do both sides slowly

  • @mariamluddy
    @mariamluddy10 ай бұрын

    Does this meditation help with headaches

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    8 ай бұрын

    While this meditation primarily focuses on relaxation and anxiety, it might indirectly help with headaches by reducing overall stress and tension. A calm mind can often lead to fewer headaches. Give it a try and see how it works for you! - YB Team

  • @lewiscroll-hr6zn
    @lewiscroll-hr6zn Жыл бұрын

    I can’t imagine a ball of light, is that normal?

  • @vrxxqz
    @vrxxqz3 ай бұрын

    1:27

  • @JGalegria
    @JGalegria2 ай бұрын

    What if you're worrying about something that is actually happening? Are you saying it only works if it's all n your mind?

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    2 ай бұрын

    You're the best judge on what to do depending on the current situation. This is a guided relaxation that could help you after you've dealt with the challenges you're facing. - YOGABODY Team

  • @teresac6108
    @teresac6108 Жыл бұрын

    why do i feel like the ball is stuck in my chest?

  • @007Spadge
    @007Spadge Жыл бұрын

    The bright light is gone, but what do I do with all of the melons, apples and tennis balls? 😂🎾

  • @art-is-awen8842
    @art-is-awen8842 Жыл бұрын

    put it at 0.75x speed

  • @CHANOIYEE
    @CHANOIYEE10 күн бұрын

    😃

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    8 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the support, Chan Oi Yee! -YOGABODY Team

  • @Vixinaful
    @Vixinaful5 ай бұрын

    Well Im still tense.

  • @roskaur4763

    @roskaur4763

    4 ай бұрын

    You are the conductor of your destiny, orchestrating serenity. Choose to dance in the melody of tranquility, for within every calm step lies the strength to conquer. Embrace the power of now, releasing the grip of yesterday's stress and tomorrow's uncertainties. Your potential is boundless when nurtured in a stress-free garden. Believe in your resilience, savor the present, and let peace be your guiding star.if you want completely stree or tension MSG I will help you

  • @MaryamArif-wi9zm
    @MaryamArif-wi9zm Жыл бұрын

    Tried very hard but unfortunately didn’t work for me … my muscles and still tensed .. i was annoyed when i was trying to focus on the ball while u were constantly talking shifting my concentration again and again

  • @LoverofSunflowernBees

    @LoverofSunflowernBees

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking that I didn’t do this right, because I got a cramp in my left foot right away.

  • @leenamunge7954
    @leenamunge79547 ай бұрын

    Could not follow this yoga nidra

  • @annagiokarini1358
    @annagiokarini13584 ай бұрын

    Bro thats too advanced

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    4 ай бұрын

    Practice is everything. - YOGABODY Team

  • @SandeepG2829
    @SandeepG28299 ай бұрын

    Like your technique and tone. Just too much of ball you used while guiding. Its distracting!

  • @h3arty

    @h3arty

    6 ай бұрын

    I disagree, I found it just fine. Mindfulness is the art of allowing. You can get creative and take what you like and leave the rest without letting it affect your practice.

  • @mimmimmie5398
    @mimmimmie53982 ай бұрын

    Talk too fast, hard to follow.

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    2 ай бұрын

    There's an option to make the video a little slower. - YOGABODY Team

  • @CC-bw2rp
    @CC-bw2rp4 ай бұрын

    When you have so much anxiety for so long like me. You are talking far to fast. Sorry but thank you

  • @eyemovie824
    @eyemovie824 Жыл бұрын

    Can't relax on this shouting voice. Too fast narration

  • @Amandahugginkizz
    @Amandahugginkizz Жыл бұрын

    "A littlr visualization" Well, im out... i have aphabtasia, and they always gotta use visualization, its bullshit

  • @mariamonchel6161
    @mariamonchel6161 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Maria!

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