10 Science-Based Relaxation Techniques Most of us are strapped to our phones 24-7, overwhelmed by work, and feeling uncertain about the future of our country or the planet. We feel our well-being slipping (take this well-being quiz to check yourself) and we’re in need of some good relaxation techniques. But how do we know that the strategies we want to try will work? Well, to start, we can try science-based relaxation techniques. Here are 10 relaxation techniques that science says can help you increase calm or decrease anxiety. 1. Progressive Muscle Relaxation Progressive muscle relax...