8 Must-do relaxation techniques

Now that the Diwali week is over and with it an entire round of binge drinking, eating and sleepless nights has come to a close - it's time to rejuvenate yourself for the coming month. To help you do just that, today we have 8 must-do relaxation techniques - 8 ideas to relax, refresh and bounce back!. Here we go. Wii are a fit family: Spending just a few minutes on games like Wii Boxing, in particular, is equal to a 10 minute brisk walk on the treadmill. Other than this, other games such as Dance Dance Revolution, Cybex Trazer Goalie Wars, LightSpace Bug Invasion, Sportwall and Xavix J-Mat are a great fun way to burn calories while relaxing with your family. Erotic massage and partner stretching: Fitness expert Yashmeen Manak says, "Partner stretching is a great bedroom workout routine which apart from keeping you fit, maintains the spark in your sex life. Erotic massage is also a great idea. Massaging burns a lot of calories. Both the partners can take turns to massage each other and it's an interesting idea to make love in a new way." Tai Chi: Tai Chi, which is also known as Taiji or Tai Chi Chuan is a graceful Chinese form of exercise which aids in building strength and stability, both mentally and spiritually. Also known for promoting human interaction, this centuries-old martial art is somewhat similar to yoga, yet quite different from it. It helps in exercising all the joints and muscle groups in a rhythmic motion, which helps maximize your leg strength. It is said that if you perform Tai Chi in the morning, you can move much more freely all day long without complaining of joint pain. Yoga: Yoga is an effective way to fight chronic pain in the body. Deep breathing when combined with asana specific movements help in dealing with sore muscles. However, doctor's advise against certain kinds of yoga asanas which involve powerful physical movement as these may aggravate the pain. Active and passive yoga exercises can be combined in your daily routine focusing on different body parts. Meditate: If ou can take out 15 minutes in the morning to sit and meditate, to contemplateon your day gone by or the day ahead or just to get your thoughts in order, that could be a good way to get that vital time to yourself. If you can't take out those 15 minutes or more, then a good way to incorporate a little meditation into your life is to try it at your yoga class. Meditation will help you sleep better, combat stress and help you put your life into perspective. What better way to get a step closer to your health goals? Swimming: Swimming is a recommended form of exercise for people who suffer from osteoarthritis, who have musculoskeletal issues or any type of joint disease. Swimming or any other forms of water activity are gravity resistant activities and helps in treating your joints in a much better way by relaxing you in and out. Simple stretching: Simple stretching exercises can be performed anywhere- at home or when waiting in a queue. Stretching exercises help in getting your body parts moving and will also help in fighting pain in the body. Treat sore muscles and get relaxed by performing this simple 15 minute workout. Sex: This is no laughing matter! Sex is one the most active forms of exercise. Regular sex helps in treating your sore muscles by keeping you fit and relaxed. In fact, sex can benefit your health in many more ways. According to a recent study published in Stanford University, the feeing and idea of being close to someone helps in dealing with long term pain in life, by relaxing you totally.