Do you do a body scan from head to toe or toe to head?

Last updated: 2026-07-07 · Read on getstillmind.com

Either works, and both are traditional. Many guided body scans start at the feet and move up to the head, which tends to feel grounding and is a common choice for winding down. Starting at the head and moving down can feel calming in a different way, drawing attention downward and out of a busy mind. There is no single correct direction. What matters is moving slowly and steadily through the body in one unbroken sweep. StillMind guides the order for you, so you can simply follow along rather than deciding where to go next.

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