These days everybody is stressed in the software companies. People are unable to communicate effectively and disputes arise. Body relaxation means the release of tension from the muscles and nerves; this gives a good feeling. Normally the physical stress of the body parts increases with time and we perform some activities under tension state. We loose the control of the voice tone, concentration, coordination of the body parts -- in short we feel irritated. Body relaxation reduces this stress and gives the good feeling. A person can experience body relaxation, through a series of exercises and blank mind state. Your mind should be free of thoughts to relax. It takes about 15-20 min to complete the procedure.

A software professional starts his/her daily work routine at about 9:30 a.m. at the office. Most of the work is sedentary. Physical inactivity on the chair increases the muscle tension of the body. Mental stress creates various psychological triggers at the work hours. The person should take small break, walk a little, do little relaxation exercises and get back to the work. Stress is the result of inactivity of the body, physical exertion and indigestion.

Certain food can increase the body stress like coffee, tea, spicy meals, junk and oily food. To have a relaxed feeling, your digestive system should not be up set. As a thumb rule, your stomach should be always 20-25 % empty.

Stomach breathing: helps to reduce the stress. You can do stomach breathing by a simple technique. While inhaling, your lower abdomen should expand and while breathing out, lower abdomen should contract. Breathe slowly and relax.

Here is a simple exercise routine for body relaxation:

Neck: Walk normally for 5 min and deep breathe. Come to the standing position and move your neck up, down, sideways and circular motion to both the sides. Complete 10 slow repetitions. Take about 3-5 sec to complete each repetition.

Shoulders: Relax your shoulders by moving your hands from the shoulder joints. Move your hands in the inward and outward direction in circles. Try to create as much big circle as possible. Complete 10 repetitions for both the inward and outward directions. Take about 5-10 sec to complete each circle.

Back: Relax your back muscles by moving your body sideways in standing position like a chopper; your hands should be straight. Move towards both the sides and complete 10 repetitions. Take 5 sec to complete each repetition.

Legs: Move your legs 2 feet apart in the standing position and bent down to touch the toe of your foot with the opposite hand. Move towards both the sides and complete 10 repetitions. Touch opposite hand index finger to opposite foot toe. Take about 3-5 sec to complete each repetition.

This whole exercise routine doesn't take time, and you will notice the results. You can take 1 min rest in between every exercise. Don't strain yourself, to complete the exercises