Mindfulness & Meditation: The Body

Explore the body-mind connection with practical tools for grounded, embodied awareness."

What you'll learn

Discover how body awareness (interoception) can deepen your mindfulness practice and help you reconnect with your body’s inner signals.

Experience two powerful mindfulness practices that awaken sensitivity to your body and promote calm, presence, and clarity.

Gain insight into real questions people face when tuning into their bodies — and explore practical answers grounded in science and experience.

Train your attention to notice subtle sensations through practices like the body scan — and bring that awareness into daily life for more balance and ease

Requirements

No prior experience with mindfulness is necessary — just a willingness to slow down, listen inward, and explore.

Description

Course Goals:This course helps you build a deeper, more compassionate relationship with your body through the foundational mindfulness practices of Body Scan and Mindful Walking. You’ll learn how to cultivate presence, reduce stress, and enhance physical and emotional awareness—skills you can carry into daily life.Course Outcomes:At the end of this course, you will:Understand the role of body awareness in mindfulness practiceUnderstand the importance of body awareness for your health and well-beingBe able to use Body Scan and Mindful Walking to connect with physical sensationsLearn how to practice mindfulness informally throughout your dayGain tools to regulate stress and improve emotional balanceStrengthen your ability to listen to and respond to your body’s signalsDeepen your self-awareness and insight through embodied presenceCourse Content:Introduction to Body Awareness and InteroceptionGuided Body Scan PracticeGuided Mindful Walking PracticeCommon Questions and Challenges when Practicing Mindfulness & Body-Based AwarenessLearning Summary  and Practice Tips for IntegrationWho is it for:This course is ideal for:Beginners looking to build a solid foundation in mindfulness and body awarenessExperienced mindfulness practitioners seeking a fresh take on core practicesAnyone curious about how to reduce stress and reconnect with their body in daily lifeProfessionals and caregivers who want to prevent burnout and support well-beingLearn from a Mindfulness Expert: I am an organizational psychologist with a PhD in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources. As a researcher, educator, and practitioner, I am passionate about advancing evidence-based mindfulness education in both university and professional settings. My work focuses on mindfulness, well-being, leadership, and entrepreneurship, and is rooted in both scientific rigor and lived experience.Informed by my background as a certified mindfulness and yoga teacher, co-founder, and startup team member, I aim to bridge contemplative practice with organizational life. Through my work, I support individuals in cultivating healthy, connected, and sustainably productive lives, and I help entrepreneurs and organizations build mindful routines and cultures where people can thrive.

Overview

Section 1: Course Overview & Topic Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction & Course Overview

Lecture 2 Interoception

Section 2: Mindfulness Practice 1: Body Scan

Lecture 3 Introduction to Body Scan

Lecture 4 Body Scan Practice

Lecture 5 Body Scan Debrief

Section 3: Mindfulness Practice 2: Mindful Walking

Lecture 6 Introduction to Mindful Walking

Lecture 7 Mindful Walking Practice

Lecture 8 Mindful Walking Debrief

Section 4: Common Questions, Learnings, & Course Wrap Up

Lecture 9 Common Questions

Lecture 10 Course Learnings and Wrap Up

Individuals who feel disconnected from their bodies or overwhelmed by stress,People curious about how mindfulness can support emotional and physical health,Practitioners, educators, or caregivers seeking embodied approaches to self-care,Anyone interested in exploring the science and practice of body awareness in a gentle, experiential way