The IPNB of Relaxation: How to Find our Way to Ease

Is rest elusive? Do you invite yourself to consciously release your tension, only to find your shoulders around your ears as soon as your attention shifts? Relaxation and rest are essential for healthy immune system functioning, yet they can be hard to find. Why is this? What does research tell us about relaxation and what it brings us in terms of well-being, and what does it tell us about our own difficulties reaching it? And how can empathy help?