relaxation training


relaxation training

Alternative psychology
A generic term for any of a number of techniques—e.g., hypnosis, electromyography feedback, relaxing imagery—for relaxing muscles. Relaxation training is reportedly successful in reducing the duration, frequency and intensity of anticipatory nausea associated with chemotherapy.

relaxation training

Psychology Any technique–eg, hypnosis, electromyograph feedback, relaxing imagery, etc, for relaxing mind or muscle. See Autogenic feedback training, Biofeedback training, Breathing exercises, Imagery & visualization, Meditation, Progressive relaxation, Systematic desensitization, Yoga.