Here is a link to some material that I have been using to practice my relaxation and deep breathing. I have made great progress with this along with some great music that I have found.
http://www.templejc.edu/dept/biology/RHicks/biol2404Int/biol2404onl_Relax.htm
Hopes this helps some of you that are just starting the journey.
Tks bama -- good reminder for those who may be locked into a single relaxation scheme.
Agree on the link to Temple. Brief but excellent path to a relaxed state:
Here's another that covers several more categories
http://healthylifestyle.upmc.com/StressRelaxation.htm
It includes (good examples and actual demonstrations of each of these):