Science Explains How Meditation Can Lower Stress and Help You Sleep

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Final Thoughts on How to Do Body Scan Meditation for Less Stress and Better Sleep

Many people experience benefits from practicing body scan meditation, including greater peace and reduced anxiety. Most meditation practices require action, but a body scan involves only your awareness. You don’t even need to sit in a meditation pose to practice; lying down will have the same effect. That means almost anyone with comfortable furniture can practice in the comfort of home.

As you scan your body, remember not to pass judgment on the sensations you experience. Accept anything that arises and watch as it eventually disappears from your consciousness. This exercise will help remind you that you’re not the doer but the silent observer behind your thoughts and actions.