After Stroke Fitness Challenge — Body Scanning

After Stroke Fitness Challenge -- Body Scanning

Body Scanning

This exercise focuses on mindfulness

Complete before exercising; a strategy that aids in relaxing the mind and body.

Helpful tip: Either take a seat or lie down and use mindful awareness to scan your body and locate the areas that feel tense or painful. Focus on these areas and imagine releasing the tension.

**Before starting an exercise/fitness program, consult with your physician.

Other exercises suitable for stroke survivors can be found on here on our blog or on our YouTube page,

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTwpi6BHSU5ACN9EdEmGpyA