Description
The aim of the body scan meditation is to be aware of the different regions of your body and allow yourself to experience how each part feels without trying to change anything. Just being with what is there. Just like other forms of meditation the body scan also trains attention.
Practice
It is advised that you set yourself a daily goal for meditative practice. To begin with, location and timing of practicing mindfulness mediation are important as it will create a healthy habit. It is impossible to get rid of all distractions and ultimately mindfulness is about seeing distractions or interruptions for what they are. However to start try to practice at the same time and location each day. Learning mindfulness meditation is like learning any new skill; it requires patience, daily practice and commitment.
Caution
Sometimes traumatic experiences or feelings of unresolved loss can be triggered during these exercises. If this should happen, then please stop practicing and discuss this matter with your GP or a mental health professional.
Warning
Do not listen to this whilst driving or using machinery.
