Guided Meditation: Hand Exercise; Introduction to Mindfulness (7 of 25) Aware of the Body as Body

[@AlexBravo]

Summary: - Gil introduces a guided meditation focusing on mindfulness of the body, emphasizing the Buddha's teaching on being aware of the body within the body, devoid of judgment or commentary. - The practice begins with finding a stable meditation posture, taking deep breaths to establish presence, and scanning the body for tension to release through exhalation. - Attention is directed to the non-dominant hand to observe sensations without mental commentary, highlighting the distinction between direct bodily experience and the mind's judgments. - Gil guides the practice towards experiencing breathing in different parts of the body, encouraging awareness of sensations as they occur, allowing for a natural focus without forcing attention. - Gil concludes with the notion that mindfulness and connection to the body can foster calmness, stability, and a deeper connection to oneself and the world, promoting a supportive and caring attitude towards others. Thank you Gil. 🙏

[@dqdave]

Thank you Gil❤️🙏

[@fingerprint5511]

Thanks Gil, more on the body and aging!

[@meditationJD]

Thanks Gil! Mindfulness of the body. A very nice introduction.

[@VincentFavieri]

Thank you Gil from Somers Point NJ

[@FionaHansen729]

Thank you dear Gil❤