Stress is a term heard so often that it's meaning is frequently distorted and its implications are taken for granted. In today's world, everybody seems to be talking about stress not only in daily conversation but also through television, radio and newspapers. Academic stress among college students has been a topic of interest for many years. College students, especially freshmen are particularly prone to stress due to the transitional nature of college life. For example, many college students move away from home for the first time, which can necessitate leaving previously learned support systems such as parents, siblings and high school friends. Students may need to develop entirely new social contacts and are expected to take responsibility for their own deeds. They may have difficulty in adjusting to more rigorous academic expectations and the need to learn to deal with individuals of differing cultures and beliefs. There is various relaxation techniques used in order to cope with stress. Yoga Nidra is one such wonderful technique, not only for physical or mental relaxation but also for preparing the mind for spiritual discipline. It concerns mainly with pratyahara (withdrawing senses from sense objects) and dharana (concentration).
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