autogenic therapy

noun

Meaning

A relaxation technique involving a series of mental exercises that focus on physical sensations like warmth and heaviness to induce a state of deep calm.

Examples

Many patients find that regular autogenic therapy helps them manage chronic anxiety symptoms.
The instructor guided the group through a session of autogenic therapy to lower their blood pressure.

Synonyms: relaxation, meditation, self-regulation, biofeedback

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autogenic therapy

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəˈdʒɛnɪk ˈθɛrəpi/

Definition

A relaxation technique involving a series of mental exercises that focus on physical sensations like warmth and heaviness to induce a state of deep calm.

Examples

Many patients find that regular autogenic therapy helps them manage chronic anxiety symptoms.
The instructor guided the group through a session of autogenic therapy to lower their blood pressure.

Synonyms of autogenic therapy

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