Happiness Break: A Body Scan for Calm and Ease

The Science of Happiness by PRX and Greater Good Science Center

Aug 6, 202610:54Science & Medicine

Meditation teacher Spring Washam guides us in a practice of embodied awareness, helping us use the body as an anchor during stressful or overwhelming moments. How To Do This Practice: Find a comfortable position: Sit upr...

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