What is the difference between resting and relaxation?
During the day when you take a rest, or when you are sitting in a chair watching TV, you may be physically resting, but not necessarily relaxed: your mind may be active and your body could feel stiff and tense. Reaching a state of complete relaxation enables you to switch off from worries and achieve a calm, positive frame of mind; this will allow your body and muscles to unwind and any tension to ebb away.