Activity 1 - The Body Scan

The Body scan can be a great way to mindfully check in with yourself and how your body is feeling each day, as we re- adjust to our current living and working environments. This can help us slow down and reconnect with our body, it can encourage self-awareness of the sensations we might otherwise ignore and its benefits include decreased muscle tension and noticing any possible pain that we may be tolerating. This activity can go on as long as you would like it to. It can be done as a check in at anytime of day.

• To begin the body scan find a comfortable place where you will feel and where you won’t be distracted.
• Find a comfortable position, such as laying on the floor or sitting in a chair. 
• The breath should be used as a way to establish initial focus, much like some forms of meditation
• Close your eyes and slowly scan each area of your body, starting from your feet and slowly moving up to your head. Focus on a specific body part at one time and bring your mind and awareness to that part. Take note of any soreness, how your clothes feel on your body, take note of any feelings that may arise.
• Once the entire body has been given mindful attention, the focus can be brought back to the breath for a few minutes.
• Your energy should feel calmer and hopefully you feel more connected to your body.