Whats the best way to relieve stress ?

I've recently discovered Wu Tao - the dancing way. It encompasses gentle dance movements to music with a meditation at the end of the session. This modality balances Chi (vital) energy and works on the meridians/channels that flow through the body creating balance and harmony. There are five dances, which correspond to the five elements in Chinese medicine: Air (metal), Water, Fire, Wood and Earth. It brings the body and mind together into one embodied being. There is a colour, sound, taste, season, smell and emotion linked to each element. It provides deep peace within the body, mind and spirit. I've tried Yoga, but prefer Wu Tao.

Great question. One good way to reduce stress would be to not try to post anything here on mylot. After taking the time to compose something of value to only then have to log in again because of a time out, and even if you saved the message it can't be pasted . . well, it's too much for me. I dislike wasting my time, intently . .

I like to take hot bathes when I'm stressed, or I like to do sport like swimming if there is availability to do it, Yeah I heard about Yoga and how to control yourself and manage your power, but I don't know how to use it.

When I get stressed, I like to go to sleep. If that is not possible, a hot bath helps. One thing that helps, is ... Blowing bubbles!! How can one be upset while blowing bubbles.

Stress is a complex phenomena. Exercise is very important as stated here. Also, most of our stress is mental and not physical. To deal with mental stress, you must work on two things. First you must watch internal self talk. If you think: People are jerks. I just HATE this situation. How can people do this to me ... all of those thoughts will produce stress and irritation You must work on stopping negative self talk. Replace it with realistic talk. Next in line with this, you need to learn to relax. Stress and relaxation are opposites. You cannot be relaxed and stressed at the same time. Problem is, relaxation is difficult to do. Meditate, use imagery (like a mental trip to the beach or the mountains) to relax and calm you. Practice. With exercise, stopping negative self talk and relaxation. You can beat stress. Finally, laugh and have fun. That produces endorphins too!

For me the best and easiest way to releieve my stress is to simply pause for a while and take a deep breath. When we are infants, we know the proper breathing, but as we grow up and become task/goal oriented individuals, most of the time, we forget to breath properly. As basic and simple as it sounds, it does not only replenish the needed oxygen of the lungs and the entire body. It will eventually make a good blood circulation. For every relaxation, proper breathing is but necessary.

I handle stress by confronting it head on and dealing with the situation, and I relax afterward by drinking a nice hot cup of coffee at a local cafe, reading something nice, working with my computer, and listening to my favourite music. I will often listen to music in other languages, so as not to be distracted from my relazation by "someone else's story."

Laughter is best medicine to all disease so as the stress. It will through the pressure in mind and lightens it and feel happy.