Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan Meditation GUIDED MEDITATION

[@Thesureleague]

I have been practicing meditation for years but was always irritated by the amounts of time my thoughts would hijack me and the frustration of once again failing to focus till Dr Zinn"s one phrase completely changed the meaning and practice of meditation for me. In a lecture he said that it’s not about how many moments of focus you’ve been able to achieve in meditation but how many times you’ve noticed that your mind has wandered. Practice of meditation is about being aware when your thoughts have driven you away and gently bringing your focus back. That’s the practice! How simple. How profound. Thank you Dr Zinn. It is changing my whole being and moment at a time.

[@adamdownes4725]

How mindful of you to say! And non-judgmental!

[@JPaxton-hh6hr]

@Paco A The truest fools are the ones who call one a fool just for not being mindful like another. That's the point of meditation, practice. Perhaps you should practice kindness mindfulness.

[@JPaxton-hh6hr]

@Paco A and I'm sure you can be. But again, always room for improvement

[@EasyCanon803]

Thank you!!! I would have NEVER looked at it t that way had I not seen your comment! Wow! Seriously, thank you!!

[@poetryjones7946]

Well said! 🌸🙏🏼

[@marydonovan6681]

In 1997, I had a stent put into one of my arteries. It was shortly after I found this meditation on cassette tape. A few years later, it was on a CD. Then in 2013, I got my first smart phone. This meditation is my lifeline. I take a 45 minute nap with it during the day; listen when I wake up during the night. I’ve read some of his books. Meditation is necessary for good mental health

[@susydyson1750]

i'm hoping that soon it'll reach people all over the world and be taught at schools and all the way up to university students as mindfulness is a necessary constant practice

[@kaikkk4947]

You are not supposed to nap 😂

[@LumiereSchroeder]

Hi there, do you maybe have the guided yoga part 1 and 2 exercises from the same program? there was a version of them on youtube but they were removed them unfortunately. I have no idea how to find them. Thanks so much.

[@nathanharris7692]

@@LumiereSchroedertry reddit it could be there tbh

[@australianindian7502]

This is one of the best meditations in over 8 years of me meditating

[@Norma-h8q]

Tha k you. So much

[@johnfogarty1874]

Simply the best meditation on KZbin

[@GiovanaRobinson]

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[@ancarosu7570]

Agree

[@anneozguven7762]

This is my favourite guided meditation. His voice is soothing and I am going back to this meditation night and morning to start my practice again. Thank you Dr. Kabat Zinn

[@Pipain]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Rebeccaac]

I had this cassette set in 2002 when I took up the arduous task of trying to start a meditation practice after 9-11 when, as a new practitioner with unrecognized PTSD, I could not stay seated in meditation. It was how I could practice. I eventually gave my tape to a woman in a meditation group I eventually joined after building my practice when she was in hospice care. It's a great reunion to hear this instruction.

[@clementinetresse4922]

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[@anaisan009]

Lucky you🙏 this is a jewel💚 blessings

[@maralynfarber2068]

Listening at Thanksgiving 2023, with deep gratitude. ❤️🌹💕

[@cillakent8521]

Thank you, Jon, for bringing me comfort and relief from pysical and emotional pain at a very, very difficult time

[@cacampbell3654]

Me too! Today!! ❤👌🏾🌟🎉🥳🥰

[@lorisilverman3052]

Your comment is powerful. Thank you for sharing😊

[@ericael-hady8669]

This is my favorite body scan meditation. Have practiced it regularly for many years. Truly transformational

[@annettecorneliaeckert1405]

Sure. I do it regularly with simular results. I am an Alexander teacher and I am happy to find this 48 min JXZ meditation

[@shivasgirl1609]

Yes, I do it on a daily basis. I do skip over the first couple of minutes most times because I know them off by heart, lol, & I want to get to the scan. When I'm feeling a bit needy then I'll listen to it from the beginning because it's reassuring to hear it from him.

[@mdimp1468]

You’ve done something really special and important here by helping so many.

[@letsdomath1750]

Thank you for this video! This recording led me to yoga nidra recordings, and all together cured my insomnia and major depression. 😁

[@greggpon7466]

Stay well.

[@nnebundoannaobi1386]

Can you please share the yoganidra resources, thank you! That's great you recovered!

[@letsdomath1750]

@@nnebundoannaobi1386 kzbin.info/aero/PLqEWXVGDmfKRdbYmnV4hz2GRaqTQ3VrNp

[@letsdomath1750]

@@nnebundoannaobi1386 I posted the playlist link with the recordings I ended up using. I practiced for at least two hours a day for 90 days, and I used recordings from different styles of yoga nidra.

[@cacampbell3654]

@@letsdomath1750Found the playlist! 🙏🏽🥳🎉👌🏾🌟

[@psychicx30]

I studied mindful meditation in 2011 and Jon Kabat Zinn was used a our text and practice. I practiced and studied this for 4 months and found the body scan to be very effective pain relief at the time. Its now taken me 11 years to get back to starting this over again in my daily practice after being diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer 4 years ago..this is very effective. 🙏

[@Eddyspekboter]

What type of cancer did you have? Germ Cell/germinoma tumour? I had germinoma and started meditating right after it.

[@Dakradom]

@@Eddyspekboter has the meditation helped with your symptoms?

[@Eddyspekboter]

@@Dakradom It helped me become more aware of my body and of more subtle signs of stress and exhaustion. It helps me sleep and deal with mood-swings and other consequences of the cancer. I would definitely say "yes" to that, although it doesn't, of course, take all the bad stuff away, it just makes you deal with it a lot better, it makes life easier and more fun. Thanks for that question.

[@Dakradom]

@@Eddyspekboter You're welcome. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@stephenborland4749]

This meditation has become my "Go to." I have tried others and this one always compares more favourably. I hold him in great respect.

[@walkerpilotassassin9404]

This changed my whole life, without it I would be lost ... thank you so much 🤗

[@corrinebodrog8779]

Wow that made me feel so amazing! I haven’t been able to stop crying since my father unexpectedly passed away. This made me feel so at peace with everything

[@loveandkindness8648]

loveandkindness O(+>

[@katiedrefs3661]

Sorry for your loss

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

Hope your heart is healing 🌹

[@secretmezzanine212]

I hope you are doing well! Sorry for your loss

[@ReVarre]

this is one of the meditations that has been following me on my path to becoming spiritually awake

[@kristynicole6201]

Mmm yes. For me it is a meditation that follows me on my journey to being physically asleep.

[@RickyDesktop]

@@kristynicole6201 Same lolol

[@ancarosu7570]

Waw haha. I love this comment section

[@denisecooke8981]

Such a powerful yet gentle meditation which has helped me in different ways for so..oo many years. Grateful thanks for your pioneering work in this important well being work JKZ

[@headhole45]

Been using mindfulness meditation body scan about 3 years. This was the first one i used and i must say it's the most deepest and thoroughly. I wonder why it has so low views. Thank you Jhon 🙏

[@letsdomath1750]

It was the first one I used regularly before finding yoga nidra. From what friends have told me, they find JKZ's voice a bit grating, but to me, he sounds fine. Some people are very picky with the audio quality.

[@berkinstocks]

@@letsdomath1750I much prefer his audio quality than others. I find when the voice is tinny and muffled (most likely because of compression), I cannot relax for the life of me.

[@maureenmcaullay3247]

Jon, you join me every day for my deep relaxation practice, thank you for your wisdom, guidance and profound perspective.

[@rachelclare8795]

Beautiful reading about what help it’s been. This is the best body scan I’ve listened to-though I did fall asleep at one point. Sometimes it’s what we need. Will listen again. Try reading his books too - he is an amazing source of ideas and inspiration. (Coming to Our Senses is super-incredible.)

[@shivasgirl1609]

As is, "Full Catastrophe Living" - life changing for me.

[@chanditamukherjee7779]

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[@susanswinny588]

Yesterday at work, I had to figure out lengthy program logic under time constraints. Didn't sleep but 4 hours last night. This morning, found this relaxing body scan. It made my body open and let go. What a blessing! JK has such a soothing voice and words. The perfect prep for working with and letting go of emotional energy blockages.

[@janetbrown3385]

So good to come back “home” to Jon’s teachings,after much struggle and pain,I echo and join in the gratitude os many herexx

[@luke8608]

Well that was the fastest 45 minutes of my entire life. Excellent exercise.

[@michelleromano8637]

Thank you! Very relaxing. I also was able to let go of the thoughts. I have ptsd & this really helped! Namaste

[@LeonidSpartanKing]

The same here

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[@nicelady51]

I've never stayed awake through the entire thing. I use it when I can't sleep. Works like a charm. A couple times, doing it with my bf beside me, I would start laughing and he'd get mad and leave the bedroom 😇😆

[@colleendevine8116]

Seems like I can’t go a day without doing this one. So grateful, so grateful

[@BeTheChangeYYC]

I thoroughly enjoy sharing this guided body scan meditation with others. As a nonprofit organization serving the homeless community in Calgary, BeTheChangeYYC promotes self-care practices like this one. Emphasizing self-regulation and mindful awareness of oneself is crucial for leading a happy and productive life. Validating and acknowledging our emotions, as well as being attuned to the sensations in our bodies, are essential for staying grounded within ourselves. This stress reduction video by the University of Masseuses Medical Centre is truly valuable! Thank you.

[@rosariomitchcooney8813]

Mr Jon, thank you for your inspiring & healing meditation. I will be returning to this video again as it’s what my body & mind needs as it has been through lots of serious illness, cancer, brain abscess, lymphoedmna and bereavements.

[@007ITZA]

Thoughts are with you Rosario x

[@gnj10k]

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[@miasbj]

Thanks for this... A no nonsense , total awareness meditation, that heals... Complete non resistance and acceptance of every moment. Just fabulous

[@fingerprint5511]

I listen daily, and because I listen so much it's automatic now so I can be in the moment randomly , I'm very grateful 🙏

[@Iam318ben]

Power i am in that stage too now

[@la2912la]

So calm, soothing & relaxing voice. Thank you!🍃

[@elisemoloney1958]

I listen to this every night… first for physical pain and now for comfort and relaxation. Thank you Jon for being so helpful. Your voice is very soothing and if I listen at night I’m guaranteed to have no trouble falling asleep! So there’s a second benefit to your method!!

[@elenalombardi9839]

This is a wonderful way to start the day and shed all those cobwebs that clog my mind in the morning...

[@shivasgirl1609]

Jon Kabat-Zinn actually recommends you do the body scan before you begin your day proper. Obviously, he thinks anytime is good too, whatever time suits the individual. But he has stated a preference to beginning one's day with it. Good for you & good luck!

[@sac1303]

Many thanks, JKB. Excellent meditation!

[@shivasgirl1609]

Just gentle reminder to let you know when we shorten Jon Kabat-Zinn initials it's to JKZ. I am so happy that you enjoy his body scan. In my opinion, it's the best one out there.

[@benitaperalta3880]

This is the most relaxing meditation I have encountered. Thank you Jon🙏

[@smharrison4105]

Superb. One of my regular meditations.

[@nickmama9350]

I have been using this meditation for a couple of days now. It feels great to be able to relax my whole body. I should be getting the cd's that I ordered on line from E-Bay this week. Looking forward to doing the meditation at my camper.

[@anaisan009]

The best. Not only the guide: the voice, the breathing... The silences . As in music , cadence❤sorry there is only this. The simple the better. Gracias Maestro🙏

[@verotexier5475]

Thank you for posting these essential exercices , especially at the moment we are going through .... veronique

[@MsMel-ic5eg]

First timer,...many thanks for looking out for those of us that suffer!!

[@Adriana-vq9qn]

IM VERY THANKFUL for this....! I have listened this for the first time, and it’s given me such an incredible feeling of peaceful and relaxing well-being . God bless you for this priceless gift🌈💚

[@lindaengel7631]

thank you for adding this to Imagine MBSR resources. 😊very much appreciated. 🙏

[@ruthdhondt2616]

You feel very peaceful after this bodyscan. Thank you!

[@Tascountrygirl]

Thank you from my heart and soul for this amazing deep body scan which has given more and more letting go. I appreciate this ver much. Gratitude and thanks. Deepest I have experienced since beginning meditation in 1976.

[@Shellanomics]

this was my first meditation I've ever done. I like how he encourages us to do what is comfortable instead of sitting in a certain position

[@arindammajhi4178]

Very soothing voice , it cured my sleep problem and it is one best YOGANIDRA videos I have ever listened,

[@Cmkrs34]

Wonder do you like tripura mandela yoga nidra voice. Found him too very good

[@willfranko6090]

I've listened to this hundreds of times. It's amazing. :)

[@bekind758]

I’ve been through your course with your book twice years ago. I always come back to this body scan when my focus is decreased. It’s the best. Thank you.

[@dotcassilles1488]

Thankyou for your help. Blessings to all, Dot

[@noirin11]

Thanks so much. It is so beautiful and I feel so blessed and at peace

[@Tinyteacher1111]

This is the first time I listened to this meditation. It was very helpful and peaceful. I feel better after listening, even though I have chronic pain that I’ve had for 60 years. Thank you very much! 🙏💕

[@eugeniasarabalis3768]

I have been using this meditation since early 2000s, often on a daily basis, in evening and night, often I loop it and listen a few times a night if I can’t sleep. Dr. Zinn’s presence in my life has been life changing. I also had the privileged to have been part of a 7 day training in MBSR in Italy in 2009 (I think), while Dr. Zinn was still doing those trainings along with his team. I

[@officialmrae]

Hands down best body scan I ever had 🙏🏿 🙌🏿

[@mikeprice6163]

actually, your palms should face the ceiling...if that feels comfortable to you 😂

[@PhillipRajcany]

Very helpful guidance, spoken well and with a calm yet assuring voice and tone.

[@micheltimmerman8050]

Gratefull moments. My healing is to feel my body and accepting my experience. Namaste 🤗

[@janehallett8326]

I am reading "Full catastrophe living now," and wanted to jump ahead and try out one of the cds. Here I am, and it felt good. Ty

[@shivasgirl1609]

That book and its teachings held my hand and walked with me through my stage 3 Breast cancer journey that began 3 years ago. Learning that thoughts aren't reality (neither are feelings for that matter) they're just thoughts conjured up by my (highly imaginative) mind helped me immensely. I stopped thinking and saying, "I'm afraid" and "catsrophising" by going to the worst possible scenario in my mind, & started saying instead, "my mind has provided me with some scary thoughts to think about", because that's what mind's do. So, I put out the "welcome mat" for all thoughts: negative, positive, happy, sad, terrifying etc. & acknowledged them all with equal respect & non judgment & then just let them go. I realised that all I could really be sure of in terms of time, but everything really is right now, THIS minute & did I want to waste the only thing of value I had, that I ever had but didn't fully discover before right now? Time is not linear, we, as human beings have just designed it to appear that way, to make navigating our lives easier to understand. But there is no Past & there is no Tomorrow, those are just imaginary concepts. The only reality is, again, right NOW. How to remember to stay in the right now? By maintaining focus on my breath. Can it be that easy? Well, yes but not without challenge. Focusing on the breath helped me through the biopsies, ultrasounds, CT Scans, bone scans, transfusions, the Chemo, the 5 weeks of daily radiation therapy, the burns after, & all the various procedures that accompany cancer. My breath became my anchor, the calm, under the often rough & choppy seas. The beauty of Mindfulness meditation is that it can be done anywhere, anytime, it's always accessible, & it actually rewires the neural networks & pathways in the brain - no surgery required! I cannot say enough about the strength & peace Mindfulness meditation brought me or about Dr. Kabat-Zinn. My gratitude is boundless.

[@edward-x3s6f]

@@shivasgirl1609 beautiful🙏

[@shivasgirl1609]

@@edward-x3s6f I'm so touched and grateful that you would take the time to post such an encouraging and kindhearted response. Thank you for your caring acknowledgement and validation.

[@maryoruanai4671]

@@shivasgirl1609 Thank you

[@shivasgirl1609]

@@maryoruanai4671 Thank you for having the patience to make it through my "novella" & for taking the time to reach out. I really appreciate that.

[@kelley79]

Thank you!! This video felt so satisfying!! I appreciate you taking the time for several breaths in and out of the different regions, layers.. nooks and crannies of our bodies. I’d love to hear a full length video similar to this style that focuses on each area more in depth for example 30 min video for neck and head, 30 mins arms and shoulders, 30 min ribs and chest… taking the time to really breathe in and around each rib!!! The series might include pelvis, groin then another for legs and another for feet. All full length videos. If this already exists in your library would you mind sharing links to it or anything similar I might enjoy? Thank you so much for sharing your time and guidance with these meditations. I practice daily and just discovered your channel today. I stayed for two 45 min videos because your voice, pace, and terminology resinated with me and I feel wonderful, light, full of patience and love for this day. 🙏✌🏻

[@hunterlindy]

That I have ever heard this is one of the best meditations. anybody can do it

[@shivasgirl1609]

So very pleased that you found it useful & enjoyable & cared enough to share your thoughts about it with others.

[@jacquiedeforest2986]

I fell asleep for part of this meditation - my body felt so relaxed. Thank you.

[@NewLeafProgramme]

Just loading a new pain meditation up. Feel free to try it out Jacquie

[@manuelahelenafernandes9798]

Thank you! I managed to do this today for the first time and enjoyed it. I found it relaxing and the time zipped by!

[@ginetteashkenazy]

Thank you Jon! You have helped me, and so many others, to copy in difficult times. I have only just found out about you and your mindfulness meditation tapes. I will carry on practicing with you and managing to cope better!

[@vevepriezviskova6909]

very relaxing, I fell asleep and although I woke up at night once, I was able to stop ruminating and fell asleep again quite easily. Will do this daily!

[@shivasgirl1609]

As JKZ says it's (Mindfulness Meditation) an invitation to "fall awake", I've also personally heard him say that it's "ok" to fall asleep while doing it - it may be just what your body needs at that particular time. I think that if you do happen to fall asleep then that sleep will be more restorative and relaxing and that you will wake up more refreshed. It's been, at the time of this writing, 2 years since you posted your comment. It would be interesting to learn if you did manage to keep it a part of your life and whether you've experienced any other benefits from the practice. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@nadineemmacohen7786]

Thank you ... great time , great pleasure.

[@jules_romano]

So grateful, thanks❤️

[@MaxineSkuba]

I live Hon and the service he gives to us.

[@lucysmith9344]

..for me its a nice back to basics meditation/relaxation... I also like the ones where we imagine in a beautiful garden etc., but this is a direct approach and its nice to just focus on our bodies.. thankyou

[@delysiacowley8640]

thank you for this video it's been a faithful friend for some time now...more so during these last weeks when my functioning time seems to be getting less.& less...I am fortunate in that I still can take care of myself and a small cottage . I have a daughter close by who keeps a beady eye on her aging parent. & You by your saying " It is what it is " has put the ball in our park, giving us the inspiration to find more ways to handle pain, I use music,and pod casts to distract, I can be painfully mindfull in prepping food for my meals I have also in over many years how helpful it is to have a routine to start my day ...Duolingo has a free app where I can learn French and just lately Welsh. what used to fill an hour takes much longer but I still keep at it.....I think the point I'm trying to make is that its up to us we have a choice to participate in each day God willing Thank you John for your books your tapes and for caring

[@SommySeven]

Thank you sir! I am enjoying your recordings..

[@evelynbrown8700]

Thank you-easy to begin and most effective for guided relaxation.

[@susieu7512]

Not done this for quite a while but my whole body felt completely relaxed felt amazing 🥰

[@glasgowgirl1]

Longest body scan ive ever been able to do 😊😊💖⭐

[@Gretanne1]

This is the original.version at real speed. I prefer this to the the sped-up version which is 10 min shorter. Beautiful body scan delivered by Jon Kabat Zinn's great, calmingvoice.

[@nualamcauley2868]

Definitely the best, and I have listened to most. Thank you JKZ.

[@Tascountrygirl]

Thank you so much. I havw bwgun to practice this amazing body scan both morning and night. It is indescribably healing and softening. So much pain in back, shoulders and head slowly releasing.

[@rustyyoung7980]

I'm a simple man. I see Jon Kabat-Zinn and I like.

[@mcpeck]

This is great. I used to be able to do this laying down but now it puts me to sleep. I guess I'll have to try sitting up.

[@EliseMoloney-xg2se]

Thank you for this soothing guided meditation… helps me settle into sleep .

[@carmelryan6142]

Sooooo relaxing thanks so much

[@cellogirl2228]

This is an excellent relaxarion. So grateful I found it this morning as my entire body was so tense and tired. Thank you❤

[@Pipain]

Wonderful!

[@alicewalker4052]

Thank you so much for this ❤️❤️

[@canna2786]

Woah this really calmed my anxiety down 😲

[@exemplaryname]

Been using this very tape since 2012... Had a break of 5 years. Returning to this feels like coming home.

[@reamariasimola]

Me too

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

can you explain

[@ancarosu7570]

Me too. Practicing for like 2 years constantly, taking a break for 4 years (meditating just from time to time but not everyday). This year i came back to different types of mindfulness (but guided just by J.K. Zinn + daily mindfulness exercises ) and it feels like turning back home, to myself, to the world. I can tell this, it is a little different now that my last constantly practice. I feel like I’m more open, not that much judgmental, more awake and much more in contact with myself and the Universe. Might can come with a sense if maturity also. Im so grateful to discover this. I had practice so many types of meditation before ( from different types of yoga to vipassana) until I found this one which is the best for me. I am so grateful…

[@marshaburkett4129]

Thank you so much for your video Dr Zinn.

[@fingerprint5511]

Without fail this works 🙏

[@debbieblythe4833]

I bought the tapes on a friend's recommendation. Immediately helped me enormously with anxiety. I do it a few times a week - or every day if I'm not too tired.

[@juliamiranda5318]

Que meditação incrível! A suavidade da voz e gentileza das palavras fazem desta medicação minutos preciosos. Obrigada!!

[@neelibordoloikalita9458]

Thank you John for making me calm and stable

[@macmor09]

Will try it tonight upon returning home👍

[@ingridborate1064]

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART ❤

[@LuxInfinity-ul5hw]

Great guided meditation. THANK YOU ! 💖🤗🙏

[@pollygray9489]

Life saving,Thank you🙏

[@bettyrichardson3331]

Thank you. This is the best. I just have to do it more often❤

[@Cutiesn]

Love this so much! Thank you!

[@chark2718]

The calm in your voice is profoundly relaxing and guides me to that state in a completely non judgemental way for an acceptance of myself , my body, my life that I have rarely experienced but feels familiar somehow. It seems to be erasing the anxiety disorder I developed from adult traumas and early childhood. As I practice more and have more awareness, I will see if it's possible to really heal my anxiety, for good. Thank u so much.

[@yiquanawalkb4run26]

thank you, this is just what the doctor ordered

[@yiquanawalkb4run26]

theres a portion in each day for this beautiful practice, thank you

[@annaamporo9294]

@@yiquanawalkb4run26 .

[@annaamporo9294]

@@yiquanawalkb4run26 ...mm

[@anibalcosme3029]

I wandered a bunch yes but I started the mediation tired but ended it fully awake as instructed in the end... It worked, Im going to practice to build my mental stamina

[@birgitwagner4813]

Wonderful! Thank you.

[@semeriyalegesse4543]

Thank you so much I loved it

[@wendyhudson2860]

it helped me soooooo much thnx

[@catherineiliff1985]

Wonderful body scan..really helps with the chronic discomfort in my back… thank you.. been doing using for couple years …time to give thanks