In the 1970s, Herbert Benson developed a brief relaxation procedure that involved focusing on a

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Herbert Benson developed a brief relaxation procedure called "the relaxation response," which involves focusing on a repeated syllable or word (such as "Om" or "peace") to help elicit a state of relaxation and reduce stress. This technique is still widely used today in various forms of meditation and mindfulness practices.

In the 1970s, Herbert Benson Developed a Brief Relaxation Procedure