This is a professional guide to the most famous methods of mental self-regulation. The central place in the book is given to autogenic training, its technique is described, including several varieties, its use in various acute and chronic diseases is discussed in detail: neuroses, psychosomatic disorders, somatic diseases. Other methods are also given that are no less effective in combating psychological stress: progressive muscle relaxation (according to Jacobson) and meditation. Particular attention is paid to the basics of yogi teaching, issues of Zen Buddhism and transcendental meditation. Techniques for sitting meditation (zazen), shavasana (postures of complete relaxation), breath control, and so on are described. For psychologists, psychotherapists and everyone interested.