deep relaxation
Total mental stillness
Deep relaxation is a state of profound physical and mental calm, typically achieved through deliberate techniques like meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, or guided breathing.
It goes beyond ordinary rest—the body releases tension systematically, heart rate slows, and mental chatter quiets.
The term appears frequently in wellness contexts: The massage therapist guided her into deep relaxation.
Sometimes called the relaxation response, it's positioned as the physiological opposite of the stress response.
- calmFree from agitation
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- guided meditationNarrated mental relaxation exercise
- meditationFocused attention practice
stillness · peaceful · breathing · surrender · floating · weightless · massage · spa · letting go · unwinding · mind body · bliss · soothing · tension release · melting · dreamy · restful · hypnotic
- Yoga Nidrabody scan, intention setting, witnessing, savasana, breath awareness
- meditationbreathing meditation, breath, breath meditation, mantra, breathing
- mindfulness practicessilent meditation, breathing exercises, breathwork, box breathing, focused attention
- relaxation techniquesbody scan, body warmth, self-regulation, tension release, body awareness
- Mindfulness Buddhismmindful breathing, walking meditation, present moment, loving kindness, compassionate listening
- mindfulnessmindfulness, meditation, meditate, breathe, breath
deep relaxationhyperarousal
Excessive physiological alertness
fight-or-flight response · hypervigilance · panic · agitation · frenzy
deep relaxationmental anguish
Severe psychological distress
psychological distress · mental strain · racing thoughts · anguish · torment
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