20 Minute Guided Meditation: Full-body Relaxation and Active Body Scan
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To skip intro click here: 0:29
This is a gently active Body-Scan using subtle muscle movement and breathing to release stored tension in the body; helping your whole body to deeply relax, allowing your mind to enter a state of pure, restful stillness.
Posture: sit on the floor or in a chair….
If you’re on the floor:
Sit with your legs crossed. Sit on the edge of a big cushion (or a couple of pillows) so that your hips are slightly higher than your knees (this helps keep your back upright and supports your lower back). Rest your hands wherever they feel most comfortable on your knees, thighs or in your lap.
If you’re on a chair:
Sit with your legs at least shoulder width apart with the soles of your feet flat against the floor (or with your legs crossed meditation style if the seat is big enough and you're comfortable). Sit with your back unsupported or supported by the back of the chair with a cushion in the small of your back. Rest your hands wherever they feel most comfortable on your knees, thighs or in your lap.
Is it better to sit on the floor or in a chair? - This depends on how you're best able to find a balance between being comfortable and alert. Meditation is a state of both relaxation and focused attention, so find a position that you will be as comfortable as possible in as well as being able to focus on your breathing without falling asleep (unless you want to of course!).
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Original music and vocal by Caroline McCready.
If you enjoy the music in this meditation you can find it here:
• Still Forest Soundscap...
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The voice used for a guided meditation is even more important than the voice a singer needs to have, and yours is really great for this. Thank you for this video!
@jillianalden8040
2 жыл бұрын
Agree some you just can't relax too
@stevedurand6586
2 жыл бұрын
@@jillianalden8040 apaaàa
@leanev
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Some sound to energetic. But this was soft and soothing.
@MarcelNowotnik
2 жыл бұрын
She has such a calm and relaxing voice, i love to listen to her speaking and relaxing my mind
@Wedneswere
2 жыл бұрын
yes but everyone's voice is important, though, right?
Hi Caroline, I hope this message finds you! I have been meditating nightly for nearly 7 weeks now. I initially began to help support my mum through some stressful health ails she was struggling with, and have seen it through because I quickly felt the benefits myself. We listen to you every night. We initially began with your 20 minute videos and have worked our way up to 40 mins! I have always had a racey mind and I would never have pictured myself committing to this practice like I have now. I really owe you a huge thank you, you have had such a wonderful & tremendous impact on our lives. I still find myself struggling with wandering thoughts, but your beautiful calm voice and tranquil music help to keep this in check, unlike any other meditation videos on KZread that I've tried over the years. This body scan meditation is my favourite. I find that the mental task of scanning my body helps to give me some focus for the entirety of my practice. Although I'm proud to say now a small number of the 30 min practices I have achieved the mental stillness that I desire, it still comes as a challenge for me to hold it for the longer sessions. I honestly feel like I'm addicted now though, and I truly look forward to my nightly routine every day now. You're a gift to this Earth Caroline and I look forward to enjoying your videos for many more nights to come 🙏
@carolinemccready
Жыл бұрын
That's so wonderful to hear @k-w. Thanks for letting me know how much the meditations have been helping you and your mum, I'm so happy to hear it. That's so great to hear you've been using them daily and feeling the benefits. Wishing you many happy meditations and sending my very best wishes to you both.
If no ones told you this today, let me. I LOVE u 😍. I'm proud of you ❤. Everything's gonna be okay
@Lottedbruyn
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you angel.❤
@bogerr0
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! May the love you send come back to you a thousand times over in the most surprising ways!
@maryellenmunnelly
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sweet and loving lady...your love and kindness will live on.....♥️♥️
@premmanku751
2 жыл бұрын
Thx
@marksandsmith6778
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I just burped.
I've done a quite a few body scan meditations on KZread and this was one of the best. I transcended my mind and body. Thank you 🙏🏽
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome, I’m very happy to hear the meditation works well for you. I hope you get lots of benefit from the channel
I'm struggling with anxiety that causes me daily chest pains. This video has helped me alot, especially when sleeping. Thank you❤️
@carolinemccready
10 ай бұрын
I'm so glad the video is helpful Christopher
@ivanpejic5103
8 ай бұрын
Same, I wake up in the middle of the night ,every night
I come back to this video almost daily. The first 2:40 is all it takes to bring me to another mental space. A few times I started "hallucinating" with my eyes closed, seeing things that I wasn't even thinking of. Another time I felt what nature felt when that asteroid hit and caused mass extinction. I start crying badly for the plants and animals like they were my relatives. Thanks.
This is a wonderful meditation Caroline! With just enough muscle tension/release. I feel calm and energised now!
I couldn't sleep, woke up too early and lost 2 hours of precious sleep to racing repeating thoughts. Your meditation saved me last minute. Though I am still tired, I feel relaxed now.
@carolinemccready
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it helped Viv!
thank you, your videos are truly amazing and helpful. The moment you started to speak, i could feel the calmness of your voice just transporting my body in to a quiet plain. Where all the stress i feel could just evaporate.
@carolinemccready
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Marek, I'm so happy to hear you find the videos helpful. I'm in the process of making new meditations at the moment, if there's anything you'd find especially useful let me know :)
Im really calm and alert while doing this meditation. Your voice is incredibly calming and encouraging. Please continue to make meditation. I specifically enjoy somatic excersises if your familiar with that.
This meditation did more for me than what I came here for! I released such deep emotions as well as relaxing my body. I can still feel the air around me even though the meditation ended, quite the experience. Thank you so much
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful to hear Maya, you're so welcome
What a fantastic voice and lovely English. So relaxing. Thank you!
I've done sooo many meditations, and this was incredible!!! The voice guiding, the toe scrunching was so unique and birds chirping was such a relaxing addition. Thank you 🥰
@carolinemccready
8 ай бұрын
I’m very happy to hear that, you’re so welcome.
Another calm morning thanks to this sanity-saving recording✨ thank you for this gift to the world 🙏
Boy was I relaxed! Great meditation and wonderful voice. Thank you
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that Patty, you're so welcome
Your voice is so calming and angelic. Thank you for guiding me through this relaxing body scan. Both my body and mind feel clear, calm and light. 💗
Lovely and gentle approach to the body scan…. Thank you!
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome @D C
This meditation is among my favorites. Thank you!
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad you enjoy it Steph, you're so welcome
I feel so calm and peaceful
I lost one of my best friends recently after a 3 year battle with cancer at only 40 years of age. This left a deep wound and has impacted my sleep for a few weeks. Your videos have been a fantastic source of restorative calm in helping me to fall asleep more easily. What a perfectly relaxing voice you have...thanks for what you do.
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear that Mike, that's tragic, my heart goes out to you. I'm so glad to know the meditations are helping, thank you for letting me know. I really hope they continue to help and that time gently makes the loss easier to handle. Be really gentle and patient with yourself. Sending you my very best.
Wonderful, wonderful meditation. Thank you!
Outstanding. Wonderful reset. Thank you.
@carolinemccready
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found it helpful
This meditation is incredibly powerful. It makes me realize how disconnected I’ve been from my body. At the end, I find myself being able to feel every single sensation as if my ability to sense has been enhanced. It’s very interesting how we can easily ignore our body and sensations because of our busy mind chatter. Thank you as always Caroline, I’m looking forward to new videos 💕
@carolinemccready
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it's helpful Sena, that's wonderful to hear. I'm working on new content at the moment and will hopefully be back uploading again before too long
Such a peaceful meditation! Thanks a lot🌹🌹
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome @mozhgan fafamarzi 😊
Brilliant, fantastic relaxing voice and music. Thank you
Amazing energy and music. Deeply grateful for you 🌟🌟
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening Marine, I'm so glad you enjoy the meditation
A beautiful soothing voice thank you
Thank you for your lovely words ❤️ relaxing
Thank you Caroline; this is so good. It leaves me feeling very old and sad but also well and content.
@fedyakot
2 жыл бұрын
😂this cracks me up
Beautiful. Thank you so much 🙏
Thank you! 😊 Your meditations are the BEST! You are truly a gift. 💝
@BrahmaMeditations
Жыл бұрын
Morning meditation is the best way to start our day.. Sending you love and peace 💙...
thank you. will come here often
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy to hear that, you're very welcome
Loved this, thank you!
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Monica, very glad to hear you enjoyed it
amazing - thanks for sharing!
@meditation_mountain
3 жыл бұрын
It was a great one right John!
Good one. I will come back to this regularly.
Ahhh that was refreshing! I enjoyed the progressive muscle relaxant with a big dose of body scan tingles and heat 💯🔥
Thank you for your calming and relaxing presentation. Your timing is perfect and not rushed which gives my mind and body a beautiful relaxed sensation.
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome Themla, I'm very happy to hear that
Thank you.Iam doing everyday with your sweet voice
Wonderfull music for relaxing 🎶 👍 love it 💕 thank you for sharing 🎶
This has helped me so much … God bless you young lady
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it's helpful @prem manku
This is the only body scan that really works for me. Thank you so much ❤️
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome @Jenkysuu, I'm very glad it's helpful
You meditation is truely amazing It helps me every night Thank you so much
@carolinemccready
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to hear it's helpful, Ellen. I hope you're keeping well, thanks for getting in touch
That was amazing! 🤗
Grateful for ur videos , sending love 🙌🏽💚
@carolinemccready
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
Very decent guided meditation, worked better for me than anything else so. Thank you
That was really relaxing. Thank you!
Wow that was really effective and helpful. Thank you for sharing this. Bless you.
Thank you for this... ❤️
This was lovely, thank you so much!
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome @MissTiescha
Wow that meditation was divine! The words, voice and sounds worked a treat getting rid of my stress!
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad it helped Erin!
Thank you rescued my day .
@carolinemccready
3 ай бұрын
Very happy I could help Keith
Simply amazing..so soothing. Thanks so much
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoy it Tessa, you're very welcome
Beautiful and very relaxing for my body and mind 😌 I already let my kids know how helpful and supportive your voice,music and giddiness is truly a blessings 🙌 Thank you 😊 🎶🙌⚘️
Thank you 🙏 💛you have a lovely voice🌸
Thank you for your various meditations, they are helping me a lot through a stressful time lately. They are just perfect!
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear they're helping Natalie, you're so welcome and hope they continue to help :)
@windridr66
2 жыл бұрын
Just what the world needs.
Thank you so much. I got out of my head and into my body.
Thank you for letting me relax and getting a wel needed rest. I love your calming voice. The best meditation on youtube!
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoy it Nicole. You're very welcome and I'm very happy to know it helped you get some rest :)
Caroline Tough times choosing palliative care option for my father Thank you for this oasis of calm in my current t whirlwind Very grateful for you and your videos 🤗❤️🤗
@carolinemccready
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad to know the videos are helpful during these times Paul. Sending you my very best wishes x
Perfect timing
Thank you Caroline xox
Ahh your voice is perfect for this! Gentle and genuine. I get really put off when people put on a heavy unnatural meditation voice
I like your voice, so essential for a good relaxation, I return to this meditation regularly, completely relaxed at the end 21:21
Excellent, thanks a bunch
Amazing! I use this video alot
Thanks that was sweet and i feel relaxed and lighter
Truly Wonderful. Thank you 🙏
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoy it @wavybeach67, you're so welcome
for the first time in two or three days i felt comfortable in my body. thank you!
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
That’s wonderful to hear @h0ph1p you’re so welcome
Mesmerizing voice. I ❤️ it.
Thank you, Caroline.
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome
I've listened to this multiple times. thanks so much for sharing
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome Lisa, I'm so glad to hear that
Thank you.
Love your soothing voice ❣️
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy to hear that Suzanne, wishing you a very Happy New Year and all good things in 2021
Thank you for this. I feel so good after this. Namaste.
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to hear that, you're very welcome
Brilliant! Thank you.
@BrahmaMeditations
Жыл бұрын
Morning meditation is the best way to start our day.. Sending you love and peace 💙..
I absolutely love this one. Perfect for crps pain. I skip the bit that’s sore from crps. Would love a longer one though. It’s good for those that suffer nightmares due to past trauma.
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
@Not Today, I'm so sorry to hear you're dealing with crps. I'm really glad the meditation helps. There are some longer meditations on the channel you might enjoy too. You might find the 30 min 'bone deep' meditation and the 'Earth Journey' helpful, they're both especially good for soothing the nervous system and quite a few ptsd sufferers have told me they really help. Here are some links in case you'd like to give them a go.... 30 min bone deep meditation: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYyXz9uIdb3gpqg.html 1 hour 'Earth Journey' meditation: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6KEpbaRcduohtI.html
Very good , this really helped me to relax , switch off from outside distractions & get into the body scan and a nice gentle voice to listen to 👍
Good healing voice & meditation. Thank you Caroline ❤
@carolinemccready
10 ай бұрын
You're so welcome Greg
I like the background music the best on this meditation
This was relaxing..I fell asleep before it was over.
Caroline you have the voice of an angel. I live in the UK now but after emigrating to Australia for 10yrs until recently I can't place your accent lol. As I've commented before I'm finding your recordings are taking me to my happy place far away from recent dramas... I can't thank you enough ❤
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad the meditations are continuing to help Ashley. I'm from the UK. I spent 2 and a half years in Australia, I don't think my accent changed, but people do sometimes think I'm Australian :)
Nice. Relaxation. Thank you.
This was divine. God bless ❤
@BrahmaMeditations
Жыл бұрын
Morning meditation is the best way to start our day.. Sending you love and peace 💙..
Thanks Caroline 😊🙏
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome @Matty Evans!
Thank you
thank you for this. I listened to another body scan every other day which was removed from KZread. Your voice is perfect for a chance to get out of my mind and into my body.
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it's helpful Ashley, you're very welcome
Thankyou for a lovely meditation. Roger x
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Roger
Very well done, one of the best out there. Thank you for this ❤
@carolinemccready
7 ай бұрын
You're so welcome, I'm happy you enjoy it Dustin
Thank You ✨
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome @Uniq Coach
Beautiful and soooooo relaxing thank you
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome @Savvy Staging, very happy you enjoy it
❤thank you
Another great video. Luv the sounds in the background. Well done....again.
Wonderfully done, thank you
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome Mikael, I'm glad you enjoy it
Wonderful Relaxing Meditation Sound. These Sounds put me in a Better Mood.💝💯 Best Recard's Calming Sounds 👼🙏
I enjoyed it a beautiful meditation. Calms my body so well. I appreciate it!
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
I'm very happy to hear you enjoy it Shawn, you're so welcome
Very good meditation, thank you 💘 my therapist recommended the body scan method for me and it does wonders, I'm loving it!
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy it's helpful @evy, you're very welcome
Thanks. Greetings from Lithuania
@carolinemccready
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Saulius!
great meditation thank you!
@BrahmaMeditations
Жыл бұрын
Morning meditation is the best way to start our day.. Sending you love and peace 💙...
No importa quién seas: Si lees esto‚ te quiero mucho‚ eres un ser súper valioso‚ hermoso y eres capaz de hacer todo lo que te propongas ❤️
Your meditation technique allowed for the deepest awareness of my body compared to other meditation practices.
@carolinemccready
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear it's helpful and works well for you Derek
Your mediations are perfect! I'm 41 and have had insomnia since I was 15. You have the most soothing voice of anyone I have EVER listened to! Thank you so much for helping ease into sleep with your guided meditations every night!😴
@carolinemccready
Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy to hear they help Sonya! You’re very welcome, thanks for letting me know
@BrahmaMeditations
Жыл бұрын
Morning meditation is the best way to start our day.. Sending you love and peace 💙..