02/07/2025
Body Scan
Less is more when starting to reconnect with our body.
Can exhale audibly to release areas of stuck energy or dense sensations though this is a practice in witnessing and connecting.
Be objective and bring in gratitude🫶🏽
1. Find a comfortable position, seated or lying down, where your body feels at ease and supported by the ground, chair, or cushion.
2. First, bring your attention to your breath. Notice the sensation of the air as you inhale through your nostrils, and again as you exhale through your mouth.
Pause to make room for whatever you may be feeling, including tension or discomfort.
3. Start at your feet by bringing your awareness to the physical sensations present in your feet, calves, knees, and thighs. Notice the sensations in your muscles as you allow your mindful focus to slowly move upward.
If you notice any areas of tension or holding during this body scan, pause to mindfully attend to this tension, then deliberately allow the tension to dissipate and release.
4. Deep breath in as you bring awareness to sensations present in your abdomen, torso, and lower back. Notice your spine as you gradually allow your focus to continually move upward along your body, remembering to pause at any areas of tension or holding, allowing those areas to gently relax.
5. Focus on the rhythm of you breath as you slowly breathe in… and slowly breathe out… allowing any physical discomfort to be released as you slowly exhale… imagining the tension dissolve with each out breath.
6. Continue your focus upwards, noticing your hands, arms, elbows, and shoulders. Become aware of any tightness, discomfort, or holding in these areas. Use the gentle flow of your breath to bring your awareness to these areas, and allow them to release as you slowly and gently exhale.
7. Finally, bring your attention to your neck, face, and head. Notice the sensations present in your jaw, mouth, and eyes. Allow any areas of tension to relax, noticing the tension melt away as you exhale bring your mindful awareness to these area