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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