What is Meditation? & the Benefits of Body Scan Meditation

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.

Check out some of the resources to use for Meditation and Body Scans HERE.