From the course: Tips for Finding Calm and Reducing Stress

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Scan your body for stress

Scan your body for stress

From the course: Tips for Finding Calm and Reducing Stress

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Scan your body for stress

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- Let's dive into a body scan to release stress. Begin by sitting comfortably in a chair. Take a deep breath in, close your eyes and allow your body to melt into itself. Inhale in slowly and exhale slowly. Each time melting deeper into your chair. Feel your stomach rise and fall with each breath. A natural rhythm built into your body. You may notice your mind shifting into what's outside of you when that happens, because it will just gently guide it back to those slow breaths. Now, notice the feelings in your legs and feet. Observe any sensations you feel there. Anything at all that feels different, or even if you feel nothing at all, or simply observing. Breathe in and out. Next, move into your lower back and stomach areas. Is there anything you notice here? Breathe in slowly and out slowly. Now, move into your upper back and arms. What feelings are you capturing here? Breathe in and exhale. Transition your attention to your chest and neck. What are you sensing here? Breathe slowly…

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