A Body Scan For Relaxation

A short body scan meditation. Take some time out of your day to focus on releasing tension from your body. This is a guided meditation with light background music, suitable for all. I hope you enjoy it!

Transcript

We're going to take some time out to relax.

Lie down in a comfortable spot with your legs flat and your arms by your side.

Close your eyes and take a few long deep breaths.

Now allow your breathing to return to its natural pace and turn your attention to your body.

We're going to move through the muscles of your body and as we focus on each one,

Allow it to relax a little,

Letting go of any tension.

Become aware of your left foot,

The toes,

The muscles.

Move up to your left calf,

Left knee,

The thigh,

Your left hip,

The left side of your torso.

Move up to the left shoulder,

Down the arm,

Into the hand,

Up the side of your neck,

Up to your face.

Relax your whole face,

The cheeks,

Your eyes,

The jaw and the scalp.

Now move down the right side of your neck,

Down to your shoulder and down the right arm into the hand.

Allow it to relax.

Now to the right side of your torso,

Your right hip,

The thigh,

Your knee,

The right foot.

Now bring your awareness to the front of your torso.

Place both hands on it and allow the muscles to relax under the gentle pressure of your hands.

Take a couple of deep breaths here.

If you feel any areas of tension left in your body,

Return your focus to it for a moment and breathe relaxation into it.

Take a few more deep breaths.

It's time to come back to the room now.

Become aware of your surroundings and give your fingers and toes a squeeze and open your eyes.