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5 Reasons to Do a Body Scan Meditation

By Jillian Levy, CHHC — 2020

Is meditation just focusing on breathing? Not exactly, considering there are many ways to meditate. One such way is by practicing a “body scan meditation,” which is often recommended for those who are just getting started building a meditation practice.

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