This exercise triggers relaxed breathing which paves the way for the body to relax
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sit on an armless chair.
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breathe in deeply from the diaphragm 10 times
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breathe out forcefully, deflating like a balloon
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flop forward at the head and neck
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gradually flop forward more and more with each out breath letting the shoulders and arms fall further and further forward until you hang limply from the waist like a rag doll.
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hang there for a minute or two and then come up very slowly.
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rest your head back on the chair and breathe slowly, gently and easily with your hands resting limply and lightly on your lap.
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sit like this relaxed and still for a while - four minutes will reduce pulse and blood pressure.
Take a deep breath when ready to be alert and engage the world, free from tension.
When rag doll is perfected just the memory of it can be used to relax instantly.