Self care . . .

Yoga can be very helpful in relieving tension in your muscles. One set of stretches that are easy to follow is called Sun Salutation. In The Sivananda Companion to Yoga you will find excellent text and illustrations to guide you.

For instructions online:
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You need an easier solution for the moment?

Try soma or all of these easy-to-follow steps to get you back on track.

• Breathe deeply and blink you eyes several times.
• Look at the sky or distant object for 30 seconds.
• Repeat several times a day to relieve eye strain.
• Place the palms of your clean hands over your eyes which will warm the area.
• Tighten the muscles around your eyes for two deep breaths.
• Relax the muscles for three deep breaths. Repeat until the muscles of your face feel less strained.
• Clench your jaw muscles, then relax the muscles by moving your jaw and opening and closing your mouth.
• Be conscious of your posture.
• Feel where your muscles are tight.
• Focus on the tension.
• Tighten that group of muscles then let the muscles relax.
• Repeat several times until tension diminishes.

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