(HealthDay News) - Relaxation techniques are a great way to help you beat stress and sustain good health.

Try these suggestions to help you unwind, courtesy of AARP:

• Invigorate muscles with a visit to a massage therapist.
• Meditate. Sit quietly or listen to soft music.
• Practice deep breathing.
• Imagine yourself in a relaxing place, such as in the mountains or on the beach.
• Stop stressful thoughts before they spin out of control.
• When you feel stress, your muscles tense up. Learn to relax your muscles to release stress.
• Practice yoga or tai chi.