What if I fall asleep during a body scan?

If you’re doing the body scan for sleep, that’s literally the goal — congratulations. Sleep body scans are designed with progressive relaxation pacing that naturally guides your nervous system toward rest. If you’re doing the body scan for awareness training and keep falling asleep, a few adjustments help: try sitting up instead of lying down, practice earlier in the day when you’re more alert, or choose a shorter scan so you finish before drowsiness takes over. The AI in StillMind adjusts pacing based on your intent — sleep scans are slower with longer pauses, while awareness scans maintain enough engagement to keep you present.