Who hasn’t felt tension creep into our muscles as if in a blink of an eye? Actually if you listen to your body, or mentally “scan” each body part, you are more likely to recognize and address tension before it goes to far.

Yoga instructor, writer and overall wellness expert Kellye Davis, described the best way to scan your body and bring relaxation to each part from head to toe. This except was taken from this month’s Massage Magazine. Read on…

Body Relaxation Scan Directions

Find a comfortable sitting or standing position. With eyes open and awareness, mentally scan each body part below and will it to soften. Breathe deeply and relax the area even more.

Head/face region
Scan and soften the crown of the head, forehead, eyes, lips, jaw and chin. Breathe deeply and relax the area even more.

Neck, shoulders and chest area
Scan and soften the front and back of the neck, the base of the neck, shoulders and chest region. Breathe deeply and relax each area even more.

Stomach, arms and hands
Scan and soften the abdomen, belly button, upper and lower arms, hands and fingers. Breathe deeply and relax each area even more.

Back, legs, thighs and feet
Scan and soften the legs, thighs, knees, feet and toes. Breathe deeply and relax each area even more.

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