Compassionate Body Scan: Exploring Sensations With Kindness

This guided, compassionate body scan meditation supports you in approaching yourself with calm and friendliness. You are guided to align the body and the mind by gradually moving attention through the body, pausing in each region to hold it in your awareness and approaching with care. The guidance aids you in relating to all your experiences, whether of the mind, emotions, or body, with kindness and acceptance and includes friendly words on how to approach the moments that feel tender or challenging with wisdom and care.

The body scan is often practiced lying down, but please follow what feels best for your individual circumstances. If sitting, see if you can remain both upright and relaxed. Ensuring that whichever position you are in, you remain warm and comfortable, using pillows and a blanket to support this intention. Bring to your practice the attitude of kind observation, allowing your experience to unfold without trying to change it.