Here are a couple of techniques my clients found helpful over the years. If you had not done so already, please review the Blinking Induction technique explained on the Overcoming Insomnia post if you are looking for more effective relaxation techniques. SOUND ISOLATION or SOUND EXCLUSION I am often asked by students and clients if there is a way to relax without closing the eyes or doing extensive diaphragmatic (belly) breathing. Let’s face it, most of the time we need to de