The Relaxation Response

Very good book for stress related diseases.

Great!

As trained physiologist it was easy for me to appreciate the ideas presented. Nevertheless, the representation is simple enough for any one to understand and benefit from the practices suggested.

I first read this book in the mid-80s as a part of a sports psychology program I was participating in. It was designed to help you relax in pressure situations. You learned how to center, relax, and focus on your breathing. It worked great and I used it to improve my performance. I rediscovered the book from a completely different angle recently while exploring Zen meditation resources. It came up with a number of other books while searching here on Amazon. It was so well rated, that I bought another copy and was reintroduced to the concepts as a much different person 40-years older! The concepts still ring true and work great. If you'd like to explore a Western take on an Eastern philosophy--take a look at The Relaxation Response.

I read this book back in the 70's and it has stayed with me all these years. What this book does is show how to teach yourself how to mediate to bring a new power of conceptions and relaxation. This is not against any religion or beliefs as some may think. no, it just shows how to master peace of mind under any stressful situation. You will learn how to teach yourself how to calm yourself at a doctors appointments, job interviews, dentist appointments, and just plain stress relief. I know the above is true because I have used Dr. Benson's technics for the past 36 years and if I could, I would thank him for writing this book. It is powerful and will change your life believe me. Those that have used other writters books to compare to Dr. Benson writings or have used other methods may find fault with this book. I don't know why but I guess you can't please everyone. I have just ordered some of his new books but still recommend Relaxation Response because of the simple methods explained in obtaining results immediatlely. This is the reason I believe that it was a best seller world wide. If you use this method to handle just about anything you may incounter in your life, you will be very glad you purchased this book. For the price, what have you got to lose?

Muy claro y útil para iniciar la práctica de meditación.

Simple idea but great explanation. Highly recommend this book to control excess anxiety and tension. But you have to do it - not just read about it!

I like the honesty of this book and the fact that it clearly sets out the case for a simple method of relaxation that can be practised by anyone. If you’re thinking of paying a lot of money to learn Transcendental Meditation, think again. Buy or borrow this book instead and find a way that the author has tested scientifically and has found to be equally effective. He has newer books that take the method further.