Jessica Graham's Five Tips to Living Healthy with HIV

Even, she jokes, if it’s just the tip of one toe. Graham calls this “rest and relax.” “This practice involves relaxing from your head to your toes, and then choosing a place in the body that feels most relaxed, at ease, [or] peaceful. By focusing on this good sensation, both in a formal meditation practice and as you move through your day, you’ll begin to wire the brain to move towards what is pleasant. This is also a great practice to use when feeling overwhelmed by emotional, mental, or physical discomfort. Rest & Relax isn’t about ignoring or repressing the unpleasant experiences, but rather learning to turn towards the pleasant.”