Progressive muscle relaxation or PMR is an exercise that helps kids and teens experience relaxation by relaxing and tensing muscles in their body. It can be used to relieve stress and anxiety, and sleep better at night.
This progressive muscle relaxation handout features a step-by-step process on PMR, which can be done in 5-10 minutes. We encourage you to demonstrate how it works so that your child or student can implement it correctly and reap its benefits.
