Welcome to International Relaxation Day which is held annually on the 15th August. A day to relax or choose to learn new relaxation techniques. Or perhaps take some time out in a busy day to relax.
Since 1985, National Relaxation Day is held annually on the 15th August in the USA. This was a great idea by a nine year old, Sean Moeller from Michigan.
Nowadays, with thanks to social media platforms many people around the world celebrate National Relaxation Day and more recently, International Relaxation Day.
On this website we have a range of relaxation techniques that you may find helpful to relax. Please check out our notice page about the use of techniques before using them. We also have a Research Hub for health professionals interested to learn more about relaxation techniques.
Relaxation techniques are methods to help bring about the body’s “relaxation response,” which is characterised by slower breathing, lower blood pressure, and a reduced heart rate. The relaxation response is the opposite of the stress response.
International Relaxation Day is an opportunity to reflect and share the importance of relaxation and how people, families, organisations and communities can learn about applying relaxation in their daily lives and routines. Social media can be used to share what methods you have found useful to aid relaxation. You can use the hashtags: #InternationalRelaxationDay #InternationalRelaxationDay2024 #Relaxation
If National Relaxation Day is recognised in your country then you can use the hashtag: #NationalRelaxationDay
Introduction to the International Relaxation Day Conference, 2024
This year we are holding the International Relaxation Day Conference. The conference Co-chairs are Prof Stephen Palmer PhD and Dr Siobhain O’Riordan. Visit our Conference Page for more information.
International Relaxation Day has pages on various platforms. We have provided the links below:
