Coming Home: A Body Scan for Deep Rest

About this episode

Julia Cartwright guides listeners through a body scan exercise to promote deep rest and relaxation.

Well hello there, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you've found your way here this morning. It's early, isn't it? That quiet hour before the world really wakes up. I know that feeling—you might be struggling to quiet your mind, or maybe your body's just not ready to let go of yesterday yet. Whatever brought you here, I want you to know you're exactly where you need to be right now. Let's begin by just settling in. Find a comfortable seat, somewhere you can let your shoulders drop away from your ears. You don't need to be perfect about this. Uncross your legs if they're crossed. Let your hands rest gently on your lap or your knees. And maybe, if it feels right, just close your eyes. If not, soften your gaze downward. There's no right way here. Now, let's anchor ourselves with the breath. Breathe in slowly through your nose, and as you do, imagine you're drawing in cool mountain air—crisp, clean, full of possibility. Hold it there for just a moment. And now exhale through your mouth like you're gently fogging a mirror. Feel how that exhale carries tension with it, like smoke drifting away. Let's do that two more times at your own pace. In through the nose, out through…

People in this episode

Host: Julia Cartwright

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• body scan
• relaxation
• breathing exercises
• self-care

Keywords

• body scan
• mindfulness
• relaxation techniques
• breathing
• self-improvement

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