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Maria Perez
Unlocking Wellness: The Impact of Body Scan Meditation on Stress Reduction and Healing
You will notice body scanning is a pretty common call in practices like Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and some forms of yoga. The intention is to release tension and also help us anchor ourselves so we can feel more grounded and ultimately, open up a space for relaxed awareness. Researchers found that mindfulness training has multiple biological effects on emotional and physical health, can be effectively implemented in the workplace, and can impact psychological and emotional health during stressful situations.
THE TRUTH ABOUT MEDITATION
The pursuit of relaxed awareness can help you recognize emotions, such as hope, that you've been suppressing or ignoring. Through mindful observation of your thoughts and feelings, you may become aware of unexpressed hopes and desires that have been pushed aside. The practice can provide insights into why you might be repressing hope or other emotions. This repression could be due to past experiences, societal conditioning, or a fear of disappointment, among other factors.