Short Body Scan Guided Meditation For Relaxation

During a guided body scan meditation, you'll notice how each body part feels, from your toes up through your legs, chest, arms, and head.

The purpose is to tune in to your body—to reconnect to your physical self—and notice any sensations you're feeling without judgment.

What are the benefits of a guided body scan meditation?

Enter the body scan, a meditative practice that involves mindfully scanning your body for sensations of pain, tension, or anything out of the ordinary.

Why a guided body scan meditation is important to your practice

• improved sleep from your body's relaxation response.
• anxiety and stress relief because your body is completely relaxed.
• greater self-awareness.
• increased self-compassion.
• reduced pain.
• reduced cravings when quitting smoking.

One of the most effective ways to begin a mindfulness meditation practice is with a body scan. The goal is to tune in to your body, to reconnect with your physical self, and to notice any sensations you're experiencing without judgment.

Although many people find the body scan pleasant, it is not the primary purpose.