Programs · Mind-Body Relaxation

7-day programMind-Body Relaxation

Release the tension you've stopped noticing

7 days of practices to reconnect with your body and release the tension you carry without noticing.

Included in the Mindful Science membership · 7 days free · cancel anytime

Is it for you?

This program is for you if…

  • You build up physical tension without realizing it.
  • You find it hard to stop and simply rest.
  • You want to start meditating with something simple.
  • You're looking for a moment of calm in the middle of your day.

In short: Mind-Body Relaxation is a 7-day guided program from Mindful Science for adults who carry physical tension, covering progressive muscle relaxation, guided nature imagery (forest, beach, field) and relaxing without guidance. It is included in the membership with a 7-day free trial.

What you'll practice

Skills that stay with you

1

Breathe and let go

Notice your breath and release the tension you find, without effort.

2

Progressive muscle relaxation

Tense and release one muscle group at a time to feel the difference and relax more deeply.

3

Places that rest you

A forest, a beach and an open field, guided through all your senses, until calm arrives without a guide.

The sessions

7 days, one practice a day

Each session builds on the one before. All you need is a quiet place and a few minutes.

  • 7 guided audio sessions
  • 4–16 minutes per session
  • Guided by Eric Knouse Jr.
  • Phone, tablet or computer
Start day 1 free
  1. Day 1Breathe and Release Tension
  2. Day 2Tense to Truly Let Go
  3. Day 3Expand the Calm of Your Heart
  4. Day 4Rest in the Forest
  5. Day 5Relax on the Beach
  6. Day 6Calm in the Open Field
  7. Day 7Relax Without Guidance

Listen to day 1 before you start

Put on your headphones and try the first minutes of the Mind-Body Relaxation program, guided by Eric Knouse Jr.

Day 1 · Breathe and Release Tension
0:00 / 3:00

Your guide

Eric Knouse Jr., CEO and co-founder of Mindful Science
CEO and co-founder · Voice of the English practices

Eric Knouse Jr.

Eric leads Mindful Science, the company his father, Eric Knouse Sr., started after discovering that sustained attention practice could be learned, taught and backed by neuroscience. He guides every English session in the app.

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What members say

Wonderful, an incredible help to learn so much about anxiety, negative thoughts and how my mind works.
Lidia De Maio
Since I started using the Mindful Science practices, I feel much better.
Erica Ryder Wismath
An experience that teaches you to use your mind and calm down. Excellent.
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Reviews from our Spanish-speaking community, translated from Spanish.

Frequently asked questions

What is progressive muscle relaxation?

It is a technique where you tense and then release muscle groups one by one, helping you notice tension and let it go. It was developed by physician Edmund Jacobson in the early 20th century.

How often should you do progressive muscle relaxation?

Daily practice works best at first. After a few weeks many people can relax more quickly with less guidance.

Is progressive muscle relaxation good before sleep?

Yes, many people use it at bedtime because it releases physical tension, though it can be practiced at any time of day.

How does the 7-day free trial work?

You create your account in the web app and get full access for 7 days. If you cancel before the trial ends, you are not charged. After that, the membership costs US$39 a year (about US$3.25 a month) or US$7.99 a month.

What's included in the membership?

All 8 guided programs, the 6-week course Regulate Your Nervous System, more than 300 guided meditations and the daily tools (breathing, journal and habits), in your browser on any device.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. You can cancel from your account at any time, and you keep access until the end of the period you paid for.

Release the tension you've stopped noticing

Start today. One short practice a day for 7 days, free for the first 7.

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