Body Scan
Mindfulness and Meditation at University December 31, 2021 Catharine Dewar
A body scan meditation involves systematically focusing attention on different parts of the body, from feet to face, to develop mindful awareness of bodily sensations and relieve tension. Research indicates this mindfulness practice can help reduce stress, improve wellbeing, and decrease aches and pains. Participants in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course have shown increases in mindfulness and well-being after eight weeks, along with decreases in stress and symptoms of mental illness.