Regular relaxation exercises help to improve your health and reduce stress. Physical effects of relaxation include

• lower blood pressure,
• lower pulse,
• lower levels of stress hormones,
• improved cognition,
• improved efficiency,
• improved self-esteem,
• reduced muscle tension and
• weight control.

Exercises from Folkhälsan

Folkhälsan is a Finnish NGO (non-governmental organisation) in the social welfare and health care sector that works to promote health and quality of life.

Relaxation exercises on the Folkhälsan website (in Swedish)