Category Archives: body scan

Fire – Schedule mid day Siestas

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on by

Schedule mid day Siestas.   Summer is the apex of the seasons. Temperatures run hot. Energy requirements run high for travels, social gathers, family & friend time. Making time for a mid day pause is a habit that recharges and regenerates for the adventure packed day and fun filled evening ahead. How to spend that currency of quiet is custom designed by you. 15 minute power nap 10 minutes of following your breath 20 minute body scan guided meditation zoning out, eyes closed, falling into the quiet choiceless awareness yoga nidra legs up the wall for lymph support   There … Continue reading →

Earth: explore the arising & passing of sensations

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on by

Sensations arise and sensations pass. Paying close attention to the coming and going of feelings within the body leads us to a deeper understanding of impermanence.  This mind-body understanding of impermanence guides us deeper into allowing.  Have you tried body scanning?  Enjoy a free body scan script here or choose from a free guided 20, 30 or 45 minute audio here   Body scanning is a widely used technique for stress reduction. As we practice this mindfulness act again and again, we may start to notice the sensation arise prior to an emotion or feeling.  The question then becomes, are … Continue reading →