Wellness
Relaxation Timer
Lie down, let go and stop checking the clock. The countdown holds the time so you do not have to.
Relaxation Timer
15:00
Ready
- Ends at
- —
- Elapsed
- 00:00
Settings
Space start or pause · R reset · F full screen
What this one is for
- Nothing required of you
- Soft, non-startling alarm
- Good for a body scan
Progressive relaxation runs from the feet upwards and takes ten to twenty minutes at an unhurried pace. Rushing it is the most common way to get nothing from it. It opens at 15:00; change that with the chips under the dial.
Worth knowing
- Progressive muscle relaxation runs ten to twenty minutes for a full pass.
- Knowing something will tell you when to stop is most of the relaxation.
- Choose the soft ending so you are not jolted out of it.
Getting the most from the relaxation timer
- Settle before you start itSit or lie down first, then press start. Beginning while still rushing wastes the first third.
- Choose the ending soundThe soft bell suits practice; silence suits a shared room. Both are one tap under the dial.
- Do not judge the sessionA restless block you sat through counts the same as a calm one. That is the whole practice.
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Questions people ask
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Tensing and releasing each muscle group in turn, usually from the feet upwards. A full pass takes ten to twenty minutes, which makes fifteen a natural setting.
Can I keep the screen dark?
Yes. Nothing flashes or animates, so the page can sit face down or dimmed without affecting the countdown.
Does the relaxation timer make any sound while running?
No. It is silent throughout and ends with whichever sound you pick, including none at all.
Does the relaxation timer work offline?
After your first visit, yes. The page is cached by your browser, so it opens and runs without a connection.