Relaxation

The relaxed state, to me, is simply the state of being mentally and physically at ease. This does not necessarily mean a passive state, in a quiet place, day-dreaming. It could mean an active state where the individual is working or playing in the day-to-day environment. To achieve this relaxed state the aim is to regulate the amount of stress so it does not exceed a determined level. Above this level, stress becomes counterproductive. We aim for the level of stress that is optimal for each individual at a particular time, performing a particular task. At this level the individual may be active or passive and still be relaxed.