Autogenic Training was Developed by: Johannes Schultz
Overview: “Autogenic training (AT) is a technique that teaches your body to respond to your verbal commands. These commands "tell" your body to relax and control breathing, blood pressure, heartbeat, and body temperature. The goal of AT is to achieve deep relaxation and reduce stress. After you learn the technique, you can use it whenever you need or want relief from symptoms of stress, or you can practice it regularly to enjoy the benefits of deep relaxation and prevent the effects of chronic stress.”
--excerpt from Web MD
“There are, however, certain cautions to consider. It is strongly advised that training only take place under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Why? If not properly handled the techniques could be dangerous. Emotional problems could result from improper execution of the techniques. There is also the danger that a person may see autogenic training as a cure-all and neglect needed medical attention. Autogenic training, in fact, has its roots in hypnotism. It has been described as a form of self-hypnotism.”
--excerpt from Essortment
