Tension Relief Quotes

“Mantra: My swirling mind becomes peaceful, and my body releases all tension. I surrender to the love of the universe, which heals me totally.”
― Jay Woodman

“Would you like a back rub?' Who can resist this offer? A back rub is a priceless gift of caring. High on everybody's list of favorite things, a back run refreshes you for the day's tensions. It offers a respite from physical strain, from taking care of others, and from life's stresses and responsibilities.”
― Anne Kent Rush, The Back Rub Book

“So everyone is in a hurry
These days that we worry
Right when we need to breath.
Excess of stress we catch,
That we forget to stretch
Causing pain for miles away,
Hence ruining a running day!!”
― Ana Claudia Antunes, ACross Tic

“For years I tried to help people with simple things, such as tension relief through breathing and relaxation, but all they wanted were the drugs. They wanted to numb themselves. They did not want to face their fears or feel better through their own efforts—and they certainly did not want to be illuminated.”
― Gudjon Bergmann, The Meditating Psychiatrist Who Tried to Kill Himself

“Has anyone ever told you that you drink like a fish that has just discovered water?” Garcia asks. The tension in the room dissipates through the laughter.

“Never with quite such accuracy.”
― Ann Edwards, The Nameless Women Project

“I quickly realized that blood was a key element in all of them. Extra blood flow both strengthens and relaxes the body. With this knowledge, came the understanding of how easy it is to get a muscle to release once new blood flows into it. The new blood is able to wash and flush the tension from the muscles. Tension has both a physical and mental component that extra blood flow helps to balance out.”
― Jeserae Baisch, The Art of Blood Bending

“[A relaxed body is more protected from damage.]

There is a Daoist saying, "When a child or a drunk falls from a carriage, their bones don't break." This is because they are embodying the qigong principle of song relaxation, and so are able to adapt to the ground as they fall.”
― Kenneth S. Cohen, The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing