Progressive Relaxation

Do you think that flexion and release is an effective form of relaxation? Are you finding success in clearing your mind to meditate yet?

I think that this is a great way to relax sometimes. I find that when you flex your muscles for a few seconds and then release them, it helps you to really relax and feel heavy. It almost feels as if you're sinking into the ground. It's still hard for me to fully clear my mind though. Like I have said before, I think way too much and my mind is constantly wandering. But I love learning about the different meditation styles so that I can use all of them at different times, using whichever style I feel is most useful at the time.