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Mindfulness and Meditation at University

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Body Scan

Mindfulness and Meditation at University December 31, 2021 Catharine Dewar

The body scan can be performed while lying down, siting or in other postures. This exercise asks you to systematically focus your attention on different parts of your body, from your feet to the muscles in your face. It is designed to help you develop a mindful awareness of your bodily sensations, and to relieve tension wherever it is found. Research has found that this mindfulness practice can...

Walking Meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation at University December 31, 2021

1. Find a pathway about 30 feet long. 2. Find a pace that gives you a sense of ease as you walk. 3. Let your attention settle on your feet and lower legs. 4. Feel the contact with the ground. 5. Feel what it’s like for the legs and feet to contract as you lift the leg, and feel the movement of the leg as it swings through the air. Feel the contact with the ground. 6. If helpful, silently label...