Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own body? Body dissociation is a common thing amongst those who live with trauma and some mental health conditions, having a practice that brings us back into our bodies can be helpful to ease feelings of anxiety and much more. Expert meditation coaches Ofosu and Leah of the Balance app talk about it in this 18minute discussion, and they talk about how body scan meditation is a powerful way they reconnect with themselves. They also talk about its benefits, various techniques, and tips for incorporating body scan meditation into your daily routine. Check it out please let me know your thoughts in the comments section below.
WHAT IS A BODY SCAN MEDITATION? AN OVERVIEW
Leah and Ofosu explain that body scan meditation involves scanning your attention through parts of the body, one by one, to develop mindfulness and awareness of bodily sensations. It can help individuals become more in tune with their body and release tension, even in areas they may not have realized were tense.
BENEFITS OF BODY SCAN METDITATIONS: RELAXATION, MINDFULNESS + MORE
Ofosu and Leah say that body scan meditation can be difficult for some people at first. However, simply asking oneself what is happening in the body can lead to increased bodily awareness and relaxation. Hear more at (02:43).
TECHNIQUES FOR PRACTICING BODY SCAN MEDITATION
Ofosu and Leah demonstrate a quick body scan meditation, highlighting the sensations they come across and how their bodies and minds respond. Meditate along with them at (04:38).
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BODY SCAN MEDITATION AND MIND-BODY WELLNESS
Ofosu shares how his body scan meditation skills have helped him find mind-body wellness in some tough moments, including a recent stressful car ride. Hear more at (06:23).
INCORPORATING BODY SCAN MEDITATION INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE:
Leah explains how using body scan skills as a resource in small, daily moments of struggle can help manage anxiety, stress, and mood. Hear more at (08:49).
USING BODY SCAN MEDITATIONI TO MANAGE STRESS + ANXIETY:
Cultivating a sense of calm and well-being. Ofosu and Leah discuss how even they are still discovering new benefits to body scan meditation after years of practicing it. They talk about interoception, your ability to sense what’s going on inside your body, and its connection to managing emotions. Hear more at (12:31).
THE ROLE OF GUIDED MEDITATIONS IN BODY SCAN MEDITATION:
Ofosu and Leah chat about the body scan meditation resources within the Balance app and how they can help you toward your personalized meditation goals. Hear more at (17:05).
About Balance
'Well Balanced' is co-hosted by meditation experts Ofosu and Leah, Balance’s Co-Heads of Meditation. Balance is a highly personalized meditation and sleep app that's been named Google's App of the Year and Apple's App of the Day. Completely free for the entire first year, Balance is helping 5 million+ people around the world improve their stress, sleep, focus, and mood. www.balanceapp.com
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