Your First Meditation: Beginner Body Scan
by Abi Beri
Think you cannot meditate because your mind is too busy? You are not alone. This 10-minute body scan is designed for complete beginners. Meditation is not about stopping your thoughts. Your brain's job is to think — it is not going to stop just because you sat down. Meditation is about noticing thoughts without getting swept away. About giving your nervous system a few minutes to settle. A body scan gives your mind something to focus on, which actually makes meditation easier. We move from feet to head, simply noticing what is there. No special breathing. No spiritual jargon. No emptying your mind. If your mind wanders — and it will — that is not a problem. That is the practice. If you can breathe, you can do this. By Abi Beri | Somatic Therapist & Mindfulness Guide
