Neuro Exploration: Delving Deeper into Self-Awareness
Day Twelve: Body Scan Meditation
Body scan meditation is a practice that involves focusing on bodily sensations, gradually moving your attention through each part of the body.
Brain Pathways: When you notice drifting attention during the body scan and gently return your focus, you create new neural pathways in the brain. This strengthens your ability to sustain attention and mindfulness.
Relaxation and Tension Release: By systematically scanning your body, you activate brain areas related to interoception (awareness of internal sensations) and sensory processing. This can lead to relaxation and tension release.
Mindful Awareness: Body scan meditation helps you develop mindful awareness of both mental and physical feelings. It encourages you to live in your body rather than just in your head.
Remember, at the end of the body scan, take a few moments to expand your attention and feel your entire body breathing freely.
Exercise
Pay attention to each part of your body. Notice sensations.
Question
What neural adaptations occur during mediation practice? Consider long-term effects on brain structure.
Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.