Body scan meditation is a technique where you focus on different parts of your body in a sequential manner. It usually starts at the toes and moves up to the head or vice versa. The idea is to ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider tries a body scan meditation to sharpen her focus and calm her nerves as she prepares for the Tournament of Champions.

A new study in the journal Biological Psychology suggests that people with better body awareness tend to feel less stressed. That’s no surprise, perhaps, if you’ve already been practicing mindfulness, ...