Start in a comfortable position,
Either sitting or lying down.
Just take a minute to arrive and to connect to your body.
Notice where your body touches the surface below you.
Notice how you feel.
Is there any tension or sensations in your body?
Take a deep breath in and on the exhale let go of anything that is not going to serve you today.
Take another inhale and exhale,
Relaxing and letting go of any stress or tension you may feel.
Another nice deep breath in,
Right down into your belly,
Letting out a sigh as you exhale.
Take a few more breaths here.
Bring your awareness to your body.
Notice if any emotions arise when you think about your body.
You may have some insecurities or judgments about yourself.
It can be a common human experience to be critical of your body,
Especially when we are constantly confronted in advertising and social media of unrealistic and altered images of a certain body type as the norm.
Have compassion for yourself in this situation.
Imagine if you heard a loved one speak about their body in a negative way.
How would you want them to feel and speak about themselves?
Now take a moment to say this to yourself and to accept your body as it is.
To realize you don't need to be perfect.
Think about all the amazing things your body is capable of.
Scan through your body,
Part by part,
And be grateful for what it has let you do in this life.
If you like,
You can repeat this phrase to yourself.
I accept my body as it is and I am grateful for what it has let me do in my life.
You can repeat this phrase if you notice yourself thinking negatively about your body.
You can start to bring your attention back to the room.
Feel where your body makes contact with the surfaces below you and open your eyes.
And remember,
You are already enough,
So be kind to yourself this week.
