| aromatherapy | the use of plant material added to massage oil thought to have pharmacological qualities that improve health.
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| asanas | body positions used during the practice of Yoga.
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| biofeedback | the use of instrumentation to measure psychophysiological processes and a means of reporting that measurement back to the person being monitored.
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| body scanning | a relaxation technique that searches for relaxed body parts and transports that sensation to less relaxed areas.
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| diaphragmatic breathing | deep breathing that expands the belly rather than just the chest.
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| electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback | biofeedback that measures muscle contraction.
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| erotic love (eros) | a passionate, all-enveloping type of love recognized by the heart racing and other signs of excitement.
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| Instant Calming Sequence (ICS) | a relaxation technique that elicits relaxation quickly in a five-step approach.
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| massage | a relaxation technique that involves manipulating points in the body that are muscularly tense.
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| mindfulness | focusing attention on the present moment to relax.
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| Quieting Reflex (QR) | a six-step relaxation technique that results in relaxation in seconds.
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| reflexology | a massage technique that massages a "reflex zone" in the foot in which damage to body parts is thought to be manifested.
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| shiatsu | acupressure massage.
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| Tai Chi | an exercise and relaxation technique developed in China that involves focused, slow, rhythmic movement.
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| thermal biofeedback | biofeedback that measures temperature.
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| yoga | a set of Hindu relaxation techniques.
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