Relaxation Techniques for Embodiment and Stress Management
Explores neuro-muscular relaxation, self-regulation, and stress management to cultivate ease of movement and flexible approaches to stressors.
Summary
Past student reviews · Rena Kornblum
The workload required recording a 5-10 minute relaxation session twice, which the reviewer found awkward, and managing readings that did not clearly correspond to specific weeks.
What you’ll be able to do
Develop an ability to consciously achieve a deep state of muscular relaxation.
Cultivate ease of movement and maintain or improve flexibility.
Develop awareness of the stress response on overall functioning and techniques for maximizing ability to deal with it positively.
Learn and understand the basic principles of neuro-muscular relaxation, flexibility and the physiology of stress.
Learn multiple methods of relaxation and through exploration find the techniques that work best.
Develop and utilize a stress management plan and a regular practice of relaxation and movement.
Source: UW Guide
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Professors
Spring 2027No instructors recorded for this selection.
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
RENA KORNBLUM is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Student experience
the class
Past student reviews · Rena Kornblum
Rena Kornblum taught a one-credit class that one student described as fun and easy, focusing on learning relaxation techniques, though the course felt disorganized.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=35 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.64 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=45 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Past student reviews · Rena Kornblum
The workload required recording a 5-10 minute relaxation session twice, which the reviewer found awkward, and managing readings that did not clearly correspond to specific weeks.
Past student reviews · Rena Kornblum
The reviewer enjoyed the dedicated time to relax and explore techniques but found the lack of clear organization regarding weekly readings frustrating.
Topics
- Neuro-muscular relaxation and body awareness
- Physiology of stress and flexibility principles
Skills
- Consciously achieving deep muscular relaxation using various methods
- Creating and implementing a personal stress management plan
- Maintaining or improving physical flexibility and ease of movement
Grades
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
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