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The Science of Happiness · August 6, 2026 · 10m 54s

Happiness Break: A Body Scan for Calm and Ease

Spring Washam
Show Notes

This guided meditation from The Science of Happiness features teacher Spring Washam leading a body scan practice for calm and ease. Washam gently instructs you to bring awareness to the head and face, scan downward through the shoulders, belly, and legs, and connect with the support of the ground. The session includes deep belly breathing, a hand on the heart, and a closing wish for peace, happiness, and ease. It’s a simple, portable tool for reducing stress and anchoring yourself in the present moment.

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Highlights

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Body Scan Meditation
Spring Washam guides a body scan practice, using systematic attention to physical sensations as a tool for centering and stress reduction.
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Breathing into the Belly
Placing a hand on the lower belly and consciously breathing into it helps release physical and emotional tension.
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Self-Compassion at the End of Practice
Ending the meditation by placing a hand on the heart and offering a wish for peace and ease reinforces self-compassion.
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References

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The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground — Spring Washam (2022) — The meditation guide’s book.
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