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.
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Body Scan
A 20-Minute Body Scan to Cultivate Attention 

Tuning in to the body gives us a chance to notice where we need to make changes—it's an opportunity to practice responsiveness. Wind down from a busy day with this guided meditation from Mark Bertin, MD. Read More 

  • Mark Bertin
  • January 12, 2017
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Body Scan
Body Scan for Kids 

An 11-minute body scan for children to help bring calmness, attention, and appreciation to hectic daytime routines and marathon bedtime rituals. Read More 

  • Mark Bertin
  • October 12, 2016
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Body Scan
7 Steps to Relax Your Body 

When was the last time you gave your body a break? And we're not talking about sleep. Take ten minutes and try the body scan practice.   Read More 

  • Susan Bauer-Wu
  • December 9, 2014
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