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calm · 2 min

60-second body scan

Notice tension from head to toe and soften one area.

the practice

  1. 1

    Close your eyes or soften your gaze.

  2. 2

    Move attention from jaw to shoulders to chest.

  3. 3

    Release one tense area with a slower exhale.

  4. 4

    End with one deep breath and re-check your body tension level.

why this works

What it does Body scan builds awareness of early tension patterns so you can catch stress before it peaks. You learn where your body holds tension and how to release it.

Q: When should I use this? Use it during transitions (between classes, before bed), at early signs of tension, or as a daily wind-down routine.

Tips - Scan major body zones in the same order each time - Release one area per exhale -do not try to fix everything at once - If focusing inward makes you uncomfortable, keep your eyes open and pair with external grounding > This is not a performance task. You are noticing, not fixing.

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