The body scan, originally described in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program by John Kabat-Zinn (MBSR; Kabat-Zinn, 1990), is a form of meditation that aims to cultivate mindfulness.

The body scan, as the name suggests, entails bringing awareness to each part of the body, starting with the feet and moving up from there. This is a neuroscientific approach to greater wellbeing. Watch this video before you practice the Body Scan Meditation.

When you practice the body scan, first simply become aware of physical sensations by exploring their felt sense. This is distinct from thinking about your body. There’s no need to analyze or manipulate your body in any way; just feel and acknowledge whatever sensations are present.

The body has its own wisdom, and if you listen, it can communicate where physical tension, thoughts, and emotions lie within your body. This investigation into physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions is sometimes called the triangle of awareness since it’s a journey into the totality of our human experience.

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