Mindfulness icon Mindfulness · 5+ min · All Calm Quiet

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Tense. Release. Repeat.

Squeeze and release from toes to forehead—full reset.

Best for

End of a stressful day or test week

Afterwards

Muscles feel heavy and relaxed; stress drops.

Steps

  1. Scrunch toes 5 seconds—release.
  2. Calves, thighs, belly—squeeze and release each.
  3. Fists and shoulders—release with a sigh.
  4. Soften jaw and forehead. Rest.

A 5+ minute mindfulness brain break designed for work and classroom settings. Follow the steps below—no equipment or signup required.

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