Mindfulness for the Body

When it comes to mindfulness, you first think about breathing techniques. You are aware of your breathing while you focus. However, mindfulness is also beneficial for the body. Mindfulness brings body awareness and helps you learn about your body. You feel muscle tension, body pain, and other sensations when you do mindfulness. 

Mindfulness for the body can be done through a body scan meditation.  Lying down or sitting down while you stretch your legs. Stretch your arms slowly and use your senses. Touch your arms, your legs, and feet while you are sitting down in a comfortable position.  Notice how you feel. 

Additionally, doing slow movements such as lifting weights or dancing slowly makes you focus on your body. Listen carefully and see if your bones crack. Notice any nervous ticks while you lie down. Concentrate on what will make your body feel comfortable and less tense. By doing this you will be able to relax. 

Walking, jogging, and running while you focus on your breathing. Take your time in moving your body. The more you focus, you can perceive your body sensations with each movement. You will know how you feel and how your body feels. Let your thoughts pass by and concentrate on your body sensations. 

Tag your emotions as you let them depart from your mind. Mindfulness can be practiced for thirty minutes a day especially if you are too busy to meditate. You can take notes after you practice mindfulness. Adding mindfulness at night before you go to sleep is helpful. Use guided meditations to do a body scan. 

Continue observing your body as you use your senses. If your hand or foot falls asleep, change your body posture. Add more cushions, put on socks, and wear loungewear to do mindfulness for your body at night. Mindfulness for the body is necessary for paying attention to your feelings and your body. Here are websites with more information about mindfulness for the body. 

 

Mindfulness Exercises-Mayo Clinic:

Mindfulness exercises - Mayo Clinic

Body Scan Meditation:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/body-scan-meditation

The Origins of Mindfulness in Body-Based Awareness:

https://www.td.org/insights/the-origins-of-mindfulness-in-body-based-awareness

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