DEBOLINA ROY
There are four principles that comprise this practice: intentional help, consideration for the present moment, purposeful assistance, and the absence of the fear of judgement. These principles enable a person to see their internal condition without the pressure of being critical of themselves.
In 5-minute body scan, you support your awareness from your feet up throughout the whole head. This aides in identifying stress areas, such as the jaw, neck, and shoulders commonly tightening while engaged in productive virtual meeting activities.
During this process notice how the chest expands and what the temperature of the air in the nostrils is. By this you can anchor your wandering mind back to the present through your natural breath flow.
As you work with different muscle groups throughout your body, you will also consciously choose to let go of stiffness. It sends a signal to the brain’s nervous system to go from being highly stimulated to being relaxed.
The main advantage of a 5-minute body scan is that it needs to equipment. You can perform this anywhere, sitting at your desk or lying in bed, so you can create a quick, safe space in your mind anytime, anywhere.