RELAX PROTOCOL™
Most people don't realize how much tension they're carrying — until it's gone.
Created by Yana Nakhimova, Ph.D.

Relax Protocol™ uses slow, structured micro-movements and sensory attention to shift tension patterns from the inside out.

No stretching. No forcing. No intensity.

Each session guides the nervous system toward a more regulated baseline — so people notice clearer thinking, steadier state, and less accumulated overload.


A 15-minute floor-based protocol that trains the nervous system to downshift. Not through breathing exercises or meditation. Through precise, slow movement that teaches the body to release what it's been holding.


Not clinical care. A practical skill for recovery and regulation.

Testimonials
  • “I fall asleep faster and wake up less during the night.”

    I’ve become much more aware of unnecessary tension and can release it faster. If before I could stay tense for hours without noticing my posture, now the difference is obvious. I realized how important evening relaxation is — not just mental, but physical as well. Together they work wonders!
    Anna, ICF-certified professional coach
  • “I felt a hollow lightness — like something that didn’t belong there was finally gone.”

    In my back there was a hollow spot where before I didn’t feel anything. The hollow feeling is a lightness where there used to be something I had forgotten was there. It made a lot of sense — this blind spot idea.
    Lyubomir U., Fractional Head of Strategic Partnerships
  • “My body finally remembered how not to rush.”

    I’ve realized I spend most of my waking hours in tension. Now I can feel it in real time and release it. Beyond the physical shifts, I’ve started prioritizing well-being over the pressure to constantly do more and faster. This awareness has been life-changing.
    Anastasia
  • “It became a ritual I look forward to.”

    The movements were so gentle yet effective. The physical release in my joints and the mental calm were immediate and noticeable. The 96% classification accuracy hints at consistent brain changes that align with what I experienced.
    Mavi Ruiz-Blondet, Ph.D., Neuroscientist
What early measurement suggests
Neuroscientist Mavi Ruiz-Blondet tested Relax Protocol™ with EEG. A neural network reached 96% accuracy detecting nights when she used the protocol — suggesting consistent, detectable changes in brain state.
Read the full experiment
Body Mind Method™ partnered with Re-Origin to pilot the Relax Protocol™ with a community experiencing sustained stress and cognitive fatigue.
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Used by Brain Retraining Program | re-origin®
  • to support a community experiencing chronic conditions such as anxiety, depression, pain, and fatigue.

An exploratory pilot: N=28, ages 25–70.

  • reduced perceived tension (including neck/shoulders/back)
  • increased motivation to continue
  • improved body awareness and regulation skills
  • better sleep quality (deeper rest / easier falling asleep)
Note: Self-report outcomes from a pilot sample. Not a clinical trial.

For coaches, therapists, and somatic practitioners

Relax Protocol™ can be integrated into individual sessions, group programs, and wellness offerings.

Practitioners learn to:

  • guide clients through the full protocol sequence
  • recognize and work with individual tension patterns
  • use the protocol as a closing practice or standalone session
For research partners
Relax Protocol™ is designed for repeatable, measurable implementation. What's included in a pilot:
  • Standardized 15-minute sessions
  • Flexible delivery
    • live Zoom sessions (hybrid-friendly)
    • recordings for continuity
  • Lightweight pre/post check-ins (stress, clarity, overload)
    Optional pairing with physiological measures (HRV, EEG)
Teach the body to release what it's been holding
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