Working With Discomfort: Body Scan Meditation For Men

A 15-minute body scan for men who avoid discomfort—teaching you to turn toward difficulty, not away from it.

We use energy to avoid pain, which often makes it worse. This practice changes your relationship with discomfort.

You'll learn to: Identify where you hold chronic tension (shoulders, jaw, lower back, chest). Soften around pain without trying to fix it. Notice the tension you add around pain

Perfect for men experiencing: Chronic shoulder, neck, or back tension. Physical stress symptoms (tight chest, stomach knots). The habit of "pushing through" pain. Difficulty relaxing.

This body scan moves from feet to head, focusing on common tension areas. It teaches that the tension around pain is often worse than the pain itself. When you stop bracing, discomfort often softens.

No incense. No chanting. Just practical training in sitting with difficulty—a skill that applies to every challenging situation.

Week 4 of an 8-week mindfulness series for men's mental health.