11.   The pressure applied is never hard, as the aim is to loosen and relax the body.

12.   The sound aum progressively slows down all the bodily processes, relaxes the body, stills the mind and neutralises physical, mental and emotional tension.

13.   The yoga postures that we will be doing are designed to relax the body at the end of a yoga session or practice.

14.   Meditators sit with their eyes closed, listening to sounds that help free their spirits and relax their bodies.