The Relaxation Response

Why read it

• You will see how a stress reaction that keeps firing without cause can contribute to high blood pressure
• You will be able to call up a calming response in yourself without special rites or belief
• You will understand why dissatisfaction and strain at work or at home are signs that something needs adjusting

Who it is for

• A busy professional who feels wound up all the time
• Someone with high blood pressure who wants a habit to help
• A reader curious about how mind and body affect each other

Contents

1. Foreword: Twenty-fifth Anniversary Update
2. Searchable Terms

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