⬆️: [[🕯️ Somatics]] ##### Progressive Muscle Relaxation [[On Tools, Skills, and Practices...]] Use: [[🕯️ Grounding]], [[🛠 Self-Soothing]] ###### The Practice - Tense and relax each muscle group, from head to toe, one muscle group at a time. - Tense 5 seconds, then relax completely. Notice the tension and focus on the difference when relaxed. - As you relax each muscle, say to yourself, "Relax." [15-minute guided YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86HUcX8ZtAk) [^1]: