The Relaxation Response

This fictional publication is about the medical perspective on relaxation. I choose this topic because relaxing and de-stressing have been subjects and practices I’ve been finding more relevant this year. In addition, there is a view of relaxation being a luxury or just a mental health practice, but relaxation techniques are proven to have scientific health benefits to both physical and psychological conditions. My intent is to bring positive awareness to the practice of relaxation techniques and their importance to reduce health issues.

Through type and image treatments, I aimed to evoke a calm and therapeutic yet scientific atmosphere. As you read through the pages, there are interjections of prose and poetry to induce guided imagery and a relaxing, casual tone. This is contrasted with the formal language of the study-based articles. The pacing is also aimed to be a slow read and the publication ends with the effectiveness of relaxation techniques on health conditions.