10 minutes · very simple

Mini Body Scan (Yoga Nidra-inspired)

Lie or sit; move attention slowly from head to feet.

Guided view

You'll want

Nothing required — just you.

10:00ready

Step-by-step

  1. 1Lie or sit comfortably and close or soften your eyes.
  2. 2Notice the top of your head, then your face, then your shoulders.
  3. 3Continue slowly down to your feet, naming each part silently.
  4. 4Rest for three breaths at the end.

Yoga Nidra-style guided body relaxation has been studied in Indian samples for reductions in anxiety, sleep difficulty and stress markers.

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