What is Meditation?
Meditation involves focusing and clearing your mind by using mental and physical strategies..The goal is not to shut out all of your thoughts but to observe them without judgment.
What is a Body Scan?
A Body Scan is a type of meditation that brings attention to your body and promotes awareness of different sensations as you mentally scan yourself from head to toe.
Why is Body Scan Meditation helpful?
Stress has an impact on our emotional and mental health, as well as our physical health. Sometimes we do not realize our physical discomfort, such as headaches and muscle aches, are connected to our emotional state. A Body Scan Meditation can be helpful for checking in with our bodies.
During a Body Scan you are bringing awareness to every single part of your body, noticing any aches, pains, tension, or general discomfort. You are staying present with and breathing into these sensations, which can help bring relief to our minds and bodies.Body Scan Meditation can reduce stress, increase focus, and improve sleep.
Resources to use for Meditation & Body Scans
Videos
3-Minute Body Scan on Headspace Website
For Kids
The Body Scanner! Mindfulness for Children
Where Do I Feel? PDF worksheet
RHYMING BODY SCAN FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
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Resources
10 Minute Guided Body Scan Meditation from The Meditation Coach
Beginner’s Body Scan Meditation – Mindful
Body Scan Meditation – Headspace
How to Meditate – Well Guides – The New York Times
Meditation: What It Is, Benefits & Types
RHYMING BODY SCAN FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
