Description
Sometimes the kindest thing we can do for ourselves is simply slow down and tune in. This 40-minute guided body scan meditation offers you a gentle way to reconnect with your body, notice what’s present, and practice working with your attention in supportive ways.
This is influence work. Research shows that body scan meditation can be particularly helpful for stress relief, with studies demonstrating measurable reductions in stress hormones and improvements in how people respond to daily pressures. Over time, many people also notice enhanced awareness of their body’s signals and emotional patterns.
The practice involves gradually moving your attention through different parts of your body, noticing whatever sensations, thoughts, or feelings arise without trying to change or fix anything. You’re learning to be present with your experience as it is, while also discovering that you don’t have to follow every evaluative or judgmental thought that passes through your mind. This is influence work—gently directing your attention and responses in ways that serve your wellbeing.
[The body scan]… was very challenging at the beginning because I was trying to use the exercise to relax and defeating the purpose of just being in the moment. However, after practicing regularly, I have found that relaxation comes when I am not forcing myself to relax. By being with myself in whatever mood I am in at the moment I am practising the body scan, I am simply observing – not judging or attempting to make the situation better. This state of observation is the most relaxed state I have ever been in – neutral. —K.S., a mindfulness & self-compassion course participant
What’s included:
- Complete guided body scan meditation (40 minutes)
- Brief introduction (3 minutes)
- Gentle, clear guidance
Body scan meditation serves as one doorway into deeper self-understanding and more intentional living. This kind of mindful attention often creates ripple effects. When we learn to notice our internal landscape with kindness rather than judgment, we often find ourselves responding to stress, relationships, and challenges with greater awareness and choice.