Have you ever felt disconnected from your body? Perhaps the grounding exercise of the Muladhara chakra feels challenging for you. If that’s the case, I highly recommend starting with a body scan to familiarize yourself with the sensations in your body for a deep awareness.
Many of my friends and clients are familiar with body scans that focus solely on the limbs. Today, I invite you to take a deeper dive. Instead of merely thinking about your body parts, I encourage you to bring your consciousness to your big toe.
Engaging with Your Body
Instead of just observing, feel the big toe. Is it round, square, tall, or short? As you concentrate, you may start to notice sensations—pressure, heaviness, tingling, or even pain. Remember, pain can often indicate an energy blockage.
By doing this body scan, you will gain increased awareness of your limbs, organs, and tissues. You’ll become more attuned to what happens in your body as you navigate different life stages.
My Journey with Body Scanning
I first discovered body scanning in 2007, thanks to my partner, who shared this powerful technique with me. Initially, I stuck to limb scans, but over time, I wondered, What else could I discover if I focused on my organs and tissues?
Last year, I experienced a challenging health issue that was diagnosed as COVID-19. I felt severe pain in my liver, which puzzled me because I had always understood that the liver lacks pain receptors. However, I intuitively knew something was wrong. After consulting an herbalist and taking her recommended remedies, the pain disappeared.
This experience reinforced the importance of body scanning. By focusing my consciousness not just in my head but throughout my entire body, I became more aware of what was happening within me. This awareness can help you identify potential issues even before they manifest physically.
The Body Scan Exercise
If this is your first body scan, let’s take it slow and global. Here’s how to begin:
Find a Quiet Space: Choose a peaceful environment where you won’t be disturbed. You may play meditative music, but I prefer silence.
Get Comfortable: Lie on your back with your arms extended by your sides, palms facing up. Keep your legs straight and slightly apart to minimize distractions.
Close Your Eyes: Take a deep breath and allow your body to relax.
Start with One Leg: Bring your awareness to your foot, then move to your ankle, lower leg, knee, thigh, and hip. After finishing one leg, switch to the other.
Continue Upward: Move your attention to your pelvic floor, lower abdomen, back, torso, lower back, chest, arms, throat, neck, and finally, your head.
Stay Present: Once you complete the scan, remain still and observe any sensations in your body. If you feel relaxed enough to fall asleep, that’s perfectly fine!
Moving Deeper
If you enjoyed your first scan and are ready to go deeper, here’s step two:
Focus on One Body Part: Instead of scanning broadly, concentrate on a specific body part—let’s say your foot. Immerse your consciousness in that area and notice any sensations that arise.
Take Your Time: Don’t rush. Ensure you feel something in each area before moving to the next.
Progress Gradually: Continue this process, moving from your foot to your ankle, then to your calf, and so on. Each time you revisit a part, notice how it feels differently.
Exploring Further
In step three, expand your focus to all your toes, feeling each one individually. As you progress, you should notice distinct sensations throughout your body.
Now, let’s move to deeper layers of awareness—the organs, skin, tissues, and even cells. You can direct your consciousness wherever it feels right. For example, try bringing your awareness to your teeth and the roots in your jaw.
The Freedom to Explore
Remember, this journey is yours. How much time and energy you invest in this practice is entirely up to you. As you master body scanning and develop a profound awareness of your body, the grounding exercise will become easier, and you’ll truly experience its benefits.
Good luck on your journey! Embrace this opportunity for deeper connection and awareness within yourself. 😊
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