A perfect example of a body-mind connection - how relaxation of muscle tension can reduce stress is the iliac-lumbar muscle that connects the lower part of the spine to the upper part of the femur. This muscle is deep in the body, and its main job is to bring the thighs closer to the torso, for example, when you sit or run. Relaxing stress in it strongly affects your emotional background. At the end of a long day, you can do several exercises to lengthen and relax this muscle - and thus relax by yourself. When the mind is relaxed, you can give more love to your family - and yourself.