What is a Body Meditation?

A body meditation is the kind of meditation thatsurrounding your spine to relax and let go, as well
allows you to focus on your body while being in aas where your skull is.
comfortable position. Just like any other forms ofAs you are putting your focus and awareness on
meditation, there is no right or wrong method inyour body, you can imagine a light, soft light
performing it. As long as the goal of achievingcoming in and out of your spine. They can be any
enlightenment, relaxation, and centeredness iscolor or hue of color that you choose as along as
achieved, you have done it the right way.you have a focal point that feels most
An example of a typical body meditation would gocomfortable for you. As you do this, you feel this
something like this:light spreading throughout your body. You might
Sit, or lie in a comfortable position with your eyesfeel a tingling sensation, and if this happens, there
closed. As you close your eyes allow your face tois no need to worry because it is all part of the
relax and take a couple of deep breaths. As yourelaxation and meditation process.
breathe in and out noticed now how your chestBesides all parts of your body with this
opens and closes. As it does, allow the shouldersmeditation, you also become aware of your face
and your back to relax.and how the air touches your face. You will then
You then become aware of the rest of yourbecome aware of the how your face functions
body, noticing how it is in contact with the bed,and how it breathes in and out.
cushion or chair. You then ground yourself byFurther along in the meditation, you will then
imagining that you are solid on the ground andbecome aware of space, besides the space
feeling this awareness all over your body.between your joints. You will become aware of
You can then imagine yourself surrounded in athe space around you and inside you.
white light; bubble or any other invisible shield toYou can do this meditation for as long as you
protect your body and that would make you feelwant or as long as you feel comfortable until you
relaxed and protected. As you do this, the muscleare ready. Soon, you will begin to feel connection
of your body will soften and become heavy. Youwith the ground you are sitting or lying down on,
then pay attention to the spaces between yourand then slowly become aware of your
joints while allowing your muscles to become onesurroundings, including the room, the space, and
with the force of gravity. What you are reallythe sounds. Without any rush, you allow your
doing is letting your body totally let go.eyes to open, and the body meditation ends.
You then become aware of the rest of theThis is a meditation that can be practiced for as
muscles in your body and soon move your focuslong as you like for as many days as you need
onto the spine by paying attention to its gentleto, especially if you are looking to feel relaxed and
curve and how it rests. Just like with the rest ofenergized. It's one of the many methods of
your body, you then allow the musclesmeditation that are out there for you to try.