Dedicating a little time to tune into your body fortifies you to better handle the stresses of daily life.

How to Do This Practice:

1. Find a quiet place where you feel safe and comfortable. You can be standing, sitting, or lying down. Make sure that you feel relaxed.

2. Close your eyes, and take a few deep, long breaths.

3. Move your attention through your body slowly, part by part, starting with your feet. Focus on your feet, then your calves, knees, and so on, until you get to the top of your head. Without judgment, notice what sensations you can identify in each part of the body.

4. When your mind wanders, gently and with self-kindness, guide your attention back to the part of the body you’re focusing on in the present moment.