The Body

A meditation script for awareness of the body

• Scan through your body from head to toe, notice the details

  • The top of your head

  • Eyebrows

  • Nose

  • Cheeks

  • Tongue

  • Ears

  • Neck

  • Shoulders

  • Biceps / triceps

  • Forearms

  • Fingers and fingertips

  • Spine

  • Chest

  • Abs

  • Booty

  • Quads

  • Hamstrings

  • Knees

  • Shins

  • Calves

  • Feet

  • Toes

• Now, let it all dissolve into a cloud of sensation

• Is there any discomfort? Any pain? Itchiness? Restlessness?

  • Notice it in detail

  • Don't try and fix it, or judge it

  • Just notice

• Be grateful for your body working so hard

• Think how much we ask of our bodies

  • Walking around

  • Carrying heavy objects

  • Sitting for hours

• Appreciate all your body does for you, and consider what you can do for it

• Think of a good night's sleep as a gift to your body

• The same with a nutritious meal or physical exercise, even stretching

• Your body will be with you for your entire life, it's best to take care of it accordingly

• Now, explore the sensations in your body

• If you find yourself lost in thought, come back to the feeling of your body resting on the floor / chair