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Body Scan

Body scan meditation brings gentle, focused attention to each part of your body in turn. These practices help you notice where you hold tension, release it, and reconnect with physical sensations you might otherwise miss.
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Body Scan
Why You Should Listen to Your Body 

Jon Kabat-Zinn, the pioneer of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), explores the relationship between mindfulness and body awareness, and the benefits of giving the body our full attention. Plus, explore a guided body awareness meditation. Read More 

  • Jon Kabat-Zinn
  • February 19, 2019
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Body Scan
A Practice for Cultivating Moment-to-Moment Gratitude 

This 12-minute body scan and breath awareness practice integrates relaxation, mindfulness, and gratitude. Cultivating the ability to notice what arises in our field of awareness—pleasant or unpleasant—with sustained attention. Read More 

  • Scott Rogers
  • January 9, 2019
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Body Scan
The Top 10 Guided Meditations of 2018: 

Whether you’re in need of a better night’s sleep, a chance to practice gratitude, or simply a reminder to take a deep breath, here are our most popular guided meditations from 2018. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • December 26, 2018
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Body Scan
How to Listen to Your Body 

Your body is always sending you messages. This practice helps you learn to hear what it’s saying—by taking the time to notice. Read More 

  • Susan Bauer-Wu
  • July 31, 2018
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