By NPR — 2007
Bring awareness to each part of our body sequentially, to see how it is today — not to check in to change or judge the body, which we're apt to do, but just to experience it and see what's there.
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There are different body scan meditation variations, but the general premise is always the same: Scan the body and release tension, starting from the feet to the top of the head.
A meditative practice that involves mindfully scanning your body for sensations of pain, tension, or anything out of the ordinary.
Meditation has become one of the most popular ways to relieve stress among people of all walks of life. This age-old practice, which can take many forms and may or may not be combined with many spiritual practices, can be used in several important ways.
Taking a few minutes to focus your mind each day can reduce stress, pain, depression, and more.
Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. The popularity of meditation is increasing as more people discover its many health benefits.
One of the most in-depth meditation studies to date shows that different practices have different benefits.
Science proves meditating restructures your brain and trains it to concentrate, feel greater compassion, cope with stress, and more.
Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly.
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