On Being with Krista Tippett
Befriend Your Body: A Compassionate Body Scan
May 31, 2024
Clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher Christine Runyan shares wisdom on befriending the body, delving into healing distressed nervous systems. The podcast offers practical guided practices to blanket the body with tenderness, exploring self-compassion and promoting gratitude towards the body. Runyan emphasizes finding inner refuge and strength amidst challenges, guiding listeners through body scan exercises with kindness and awe.
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- Practice self-compassion during body scan to appreciate body's capabilities.
- Focus on different body regions with gratitude, fostering compassion and identifying strong inner refuge.
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Compassionate Body Scan Practice
In this guided meditation, the emphasis is on turning attention inward towards the body for about 10 minutes. The practice begins with ensuring a sense of safety and comfort in the external environment before delving into the body scan. Participants are reminded that everything offered during the practice is an invitation, allowing individuals to remain in control and make choices throughout. As attention is directed from the feet to the head, a compassionate approach is encouraged towards any discomfort or pain, fostering gratitude and appreciation for the body's capabilities.
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