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Elements to consider in guiding (feature iii):
o Start and end by bringing attention to the whole body
o Pay particular attention to detail of body sensations; give examples
of words describing sensations – warm, cold, tingling, numbness,
etc.
o Give participants the option to come back to the breath at any
time to stabilise their attention – remind them of this during the
practice Allow the absence of feeling particular or any sensations
to be just as important as their presence Instruct to let go of the
last body region before moving awareness to the next
o Be aware of exactly where and how teacher is asking participants
to place their attention
o Vary instructions between both narrow angle, detailed awareness
of a small part of the body, and wide angle awareness of a larger
area of the body such as the trunk, or the whole body periodically
through the practice offer guidance on dealing with distraction
o Offer guidance which invites participants to move into a direct
‘being with’ body sensations rather than looking at them from a
distance Skilful guidance of awareness of breath within the body
scan
o Balance guidance which gives the flavour of being with, allowing,
and accepting alongside that giving a flavour of exploration,
curiosity, aliveness, adventure.

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