{"id":42767,"date":"2022-04-25T21:02:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T21:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=42767"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"body-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Body Awareness: What It Means And How To Develop It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#What_Is_Body_Awareness\" >What Is Body Awareness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#What_Is_An_Example_Of_Body_Awareness\" >What Is An Example Of Body Awareness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Why_Is_Body_Awareness_Important\" >Why Is Body Awareness Important?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Better_Balance_And_Stability\" >Better Balance And Stability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Improved_Movement\" >Improved Movement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Weight_Management\" >Weight Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Pain_Management\" >Pain Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Better_Self-Care\" >Better Self-Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Reduced_Stress_And_Anxiety\" >Reduced Stress And Anxiety<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#How_To_Develop_Body_Awareness\" >How To Develop Body Awareness<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Mindfulness_Meditation\" >Mindfulness Meditation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Yoga\" >Yoga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Pilates\" >Pilates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Body_Scanning\" >Body Scanning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Progressive_Muscle_Relaxation\" >Progressive Muscle Relaxation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Proprioceptive_Activities\" >Proprioceptive Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Balance_Exercises\" >Balance Exercises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Body_Awareness_For_Kids\" >Body Awareness For Kids<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#Final_Thoughts_On_Body_Awareness\" >Final Thoughts On Body Awareness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever felt out of sync with your body? Maybe you&#8217;ve felt tense and unable to relax, or you&#8217;ve been so focused on your work that you didn&#8217;t even realize you were hungry until your stomach started growling.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you bump into things a lot, or do you have trouble knowing where your limbs are in space? If any of this sounds familiar, then you might need to work on your body awareness.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body awareness is the ability to sense what&#8217;s happening in your body and to feel comfortable in your skin. It&#8217;s an important part of self-care and can have serious health implications.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article,\u00a0 we&#8217;ll explore what body awareness is, why it&#8217;s important, and how you can develop it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Body_Awareness\"><\/span><strong>What Is Body Awareness?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body awareness is the ability to sense what&#8217;s happening with your body. This includes both physical sensations and emotions. It also involves being aware of your posture, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/powerlifting-for-seniors\/\">movement<\/a>, and breath (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0005614\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinesthetic awareness is the ability to feel your body in space and to know where your limbs are in movement (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/kinaesthetics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body awareness involves the proprioceptive system\u2014a network of nerves that helps you sense your body in space. It also relies on the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proprioceptive system is made up of receptors in your muscles, joints, and skin. These receptors send information to your brain about your body&#8217;s position and movement (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/physrev.00048.2011\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vestibular system includes the parts of your inner ear that help you balance and the nerves that connect it to your brain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279394\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_An_Example_Of_Body_Awareness\"><\/span><strong>What Is An Example Of Body Awareness?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are several everyday examples of body awareness:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Walking: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feeling the pressure of your feet on the ground, sensing the movement of your legs and hips, noticing how your arms swing as you walk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> being aware of the taste, texture, and temperature of your food; knowing when you\u2019re full<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sitting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feeling the contact of your body against the chair, the pressure of your weight on your feet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breathing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feeling the rise and fall of your chest, the expansion of your lungs, the movement of air through your nose or mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In each of these cases, you are aware of your body and its sensations. Body awareness also refers to a more global understanding of your bodily state, such as knowing where your limbs are in space or being able to identify different parts of your body by touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s easy to be unaware of basic bodily sensations and functions. We often take it for granted and fail to take notice until something goes wrong. For example, you might not be aware of the sensation of your heartbeat until you have a heart attack or feel pain in your chest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well, you might not notice your poor seated posture until you experience back pain. Or you might not be aware of how shallow your breathing is until you feel short of breath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body awareness can be hard to achieve if you are not used to paying attention to your body. It takes practice to develop body awareness, but it is an ability that anyone can improve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/food-sources-of-electrolytes\/\">Food Sources Of Electrolytes: Healthy Food Sources To Replenish Electrolytes<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38847 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5569-1024x576.png\" alt=\"body awareness\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5569.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5569-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5569.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5569.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Body_Awareness_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why Is Body Awareness Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons why body awareness is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/rowing-for-weight-loss\/\">important<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Balance_And_Stability\"><\/span><strong>Better Balance And Stability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying attention to your body can help you maintain better balance and stability. This has a lot to do with the vestibular system, which is responsible for your sense of balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and sends information to the brain about the position of your head in relation to gravity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279394\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have poor body awareness, you may not be able to tell if you\u2019re off-balance. This could lead to falls and other accidents. Developing better body awareness can help you avoid these potential hazards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Movement\"><\/span><strong>Improved Movement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body awareness also plays a role in movement. When you\u2019re aware of your body, you\u2019re able to move more efficiently and with greater precision. You\u2019re also less likely to injure yourself because you\u2019re more in control of your movements (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/00201741003612138\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an example, a tennis player who\u2019s aware of their body can swing the racket with the right amount of force and hit the ball in the desired spot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A golfer who\u2019s aware of their body can make a smooth, controlled swing. And a dancer who\u2019s aware of their body can execute the steps with grace and precision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, someone who\u2019s not aware of their body is more likely to make jerky, awkward movements. They are also more likely to injure themselves because they don&#8217;t have control over their movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38783 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-3995-1024x576.png\" alt=\"body awareness\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-3995.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-3995-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-3995.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-3995-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-3995.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Management\"><\/span><strong>Weight Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of body awareness can lead you to misinterpret your body&#8217;s hunger cues and cravings (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/2018-28422-003\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, you might think you&#8217;re hungry when you&#8217;re thirsty, or you might eat even when you&#8217;re not hungry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if you have a good sense of body awareness, you&#8217;re more in tune with your body&#8217;s needs. You&#8217;re able to tell the difference between hunger and thirst, and you&#8217;re less likely to eat when you&#8217;re not hungry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be helpful if you&#8217;re trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-in-place\/\">lose weight<\/a> or maintain a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/\">healthy weight<\/a>. When you&#8217;re aware of your body, you&#8217;re less likely to make unhealthy food choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pain_Management\"><\/span><strong>Pain Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory information from the body <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/post-workout-recovery-shakes\/\">plays a role<\/a> in pain perception. When you have poor body awareness, you may not be able to tell where the pain is coming from or how severe it is (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0193000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, when you have good body awareness, you&#8217;re able to pay attention to the sensations in your body and better understand your pain. This can be helpful if you&#8217;re dealing with chronic pain or recovering from an injury (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26550959\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38787 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5703-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5703.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5703-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5703.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5703.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Self-Care\"><\/span><strong>Better Self-Care<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have physical and emotional needs, and it\u2019s important to take care of both. When you have good body awareness, you\u2019re more in tune with your needs and more likely to take care of yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you\u2019re tired, you might take a nap. If you\u2019re thirsty, you might drink some water. And if you\u2019re feeling stressed, you might do some deep breathing or go for a walk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, if you have poor body awareness, you might not realize that you\u2019re tired, thirsty, or stressed. As a result, you might not take care of yourself as well as you should.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Stress_And_Anxiety\"><\/span><strong>Reduced Stress And Anxiety<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have good body awareness, you&#8217;re more in tune with your body&#8217;s physical and emotional needs. This can help you manage stress and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you&#8217;re feeling stressed, you might notice that your muscles are tense. This awareness can cue you to do some relaxation exercises or take a break.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or if you&#8217;re feeling anxious, you might notice that your heart rate has increased. This awareness can cue you to do some deep breathing exercises or take a few minutes to relax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, if you&#8217;re not aware of your body, you might not notice the physical signs of stress and anxiety\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/peh-med.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1747-5341-6-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S030105111530079X?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This can lead to chronic stress and anxiety, which can have negative effects on your health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the potential effects of chronic stress and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sexual-attraction-vs-romantic-attraction\/\">anxiety<\/a> include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/stress\/body\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestive problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain or <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dynamic-warm-up-exercises\/\">weight loss<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low energy levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depressed mood<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38777 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5778-1024x576.png\" alt=\"body awareness\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5778.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5778-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5778.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5778.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Develop_Body_Awareness\"><\/span><strong>How To Develop Body Awareness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many things you can do to develop body awareness. Here are a few ideas:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mindfulness_Meditation\"><\/span><strong>Mindfulness Meditation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindfulness meditation is a type of meditation that involves focusing your attention on the present moment. This can help you become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/mindfulness\/meditation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of mindfulness meditation is sitting quietly and focusing on your breath. As you breathe in and out, you pay attention to the sensations of your breath. If your mind wanders, you simply bring your attention back to your breath.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga\"><\/span><strong>Yoga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga involves both physical and mental components. The physical component can help you become more aware of your body, and the mental component can help you become more aware of your thoughts and emotions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/ecam\/2012\/165410\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some specific yoga poses that can help you develop body awareness include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tree pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warrior I pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triangle pose<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ideal-ketosis-level-for-weight-loss\/\">What Is The Ideal Ketosis Level For Weight Loss? How To Monitor Ketones<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38768 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5825-1024x576.png\" alt=\"body awareness\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5825.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5825-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5825.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5825.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilates\"><\/span><strong>Pilates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates is a type of exercise that emphasizes controlled movements and breathwork. This can help you become more aware of your body and how it moves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_Scanning\"><\/span><strong>Body Scanning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body scanning is a practice in which you focus your attention on each part of your body, from your head to your toes. This can help you become more aware of the sensations in your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2019.02012\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do a body scan:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a\u00a0 comfortable position. You can lie down or sit in a chair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus your attention on your head and face. Notice any tension or relaxation in these areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly move your attention down to your neck and shoulders. Notice any tension or relaxation in these areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue moving your attention down your body, noticing any tension or relaxation in each area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you reach your feet, take a few deep breaths and open your eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38772 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5787-1024x576.png\" alt=\"body awareness\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5787.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5787-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5787.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5787.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Progressive_Muscle_Relaxation\"><\/span><strong>Progressive Muscle Relaxation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a practice in which you focus on tensing and relaxing different muscle groups. This can help you become more aware of the sensation of tension and relaxation in your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/ecam\/2021\/5924040\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do PMR:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a comfortable position. You can lie down or sit in a chair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with your head and face. Tense all the muscles in this area for 5-10 seconds. Then relax the muscles and focus on the sensation of relaxation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move down to your neck and shoulders. Tense all the muscles in this area for 5-10 seconds. Then relax the muscles and focus on the sensation of relaxation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue moving down your body, tensing and relaxing each muscle group.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you reach your feet, take a few deep breaths and open your eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38766 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5827-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5827.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5827-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5827.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5827-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5827.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proprioceptive_Activities\"><\/span><strong>Proprioceptive Activities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proprioceptive activities involve using your muscles and joints to move your body in specific ways (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fnhum.2014.01075\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These activities can help you develop a better sense of where your body is in space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some proprioceptive activities that you can do at home include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push-upsSquats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunges<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balance_Exercises\"><\/span><strong>Balance Exercises<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance exercises involve maintaining your balance while you move your body. These exercises can help you develop a better sense of where your body is in space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some balance exercises that you can do at home include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing on one leg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking heel to toe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing on an unstable surface, such as a pillow or foam mat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38759 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5838-1024x576.png\" alt=\"body awareness\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5838.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5838-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5838.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5838.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_Awareness_For_Kids\"><\/span><strong>Body Awareness For Kids<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body awareness begins as early as 4-6 months, however, it develops significantly during the toddler years. As a parent, there are things you can do to help your child develop body awareness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/napacenter.org\/body-awareness-video\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play catch, hopscotch, or other games that involve movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage your child to explore their body and move in different ways.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help your child identify different emotions and how they feel in their body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Model good self-care practices, such as eating healthy, exercising, and managing stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play \u201cSimon Says\u201d or other games that involve movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children with poor body awareness may exhibit the following signs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asked to draw a picture of a person they may exclude certain body parts or place them in the wrong spot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may have trouble with tasks that require coordination, such as catching a ball or tying their shoes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may be more accident-prone than other kids<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re concerned about your child&#8217;s development, talk to your child&#8217;s doctor. They can assess your child and provide guidance on how to help them develop body awareness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_On_Body_Awareness\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts On Body Awareness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body awareness is the ability to pay attention to the sensations in your body. This can be helpful if you&#8217;re trying to lose weight, manage pain, or reduce stress and anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many things you can do to develop body awareness, such as mindfulness meditation, yoga, Pilates, body scanning, and progressive muscle relaxation.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Awareness\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever felt out of sync with your body? Maybe you&#8217;ve felt tense and unable to relax, or you&#8217;ve been so focused on your work that you didn&#8217;t even realize you were hungry until your stomach started growling.\u00a0Do you bump into things a lot, or do you have trouble knowing where your limbs are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42768,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[135],"tags":[],"coauthors":[117],"class_list":["post-42767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-personal-growth"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Body Awareness: What It Means And How To Develop It - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you tried these techniques to develop \u2605 BODY AWARENESS? \u27a4 Here&#039;s everything you need to know to get in touch with your body.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Body Awareness: What It Means And How To Develop It\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Have you tried these techniques to develop \u2605 BODY AWARENESS? \u27a4 Here&#039;s everything you need to know to get in touch with your body.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"#\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1720876618.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"667\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"ZindzyGracia\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"ZindzyGracia\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"12 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/7100a3394b90d4ed5b5fbddc895cc293\"},\"headline\":\"Body Awareness: What It Means And How To Develop It\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/\"},\"wordCount\":2201,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1720876618.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Personal Growth\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Have you ever felt out of sync with your body? Maybe you've felt tense and unable to relax, or you've been so focused on your work that you didn't even realize you were hungry until your stomach started growling.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Do you bump into things a lot, or do you have trouble knowing where your limbs are in space? If any of this sounds familiar, then you might need to work on your body awareness.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Body awareness is the ability to sense what's happening in your body and to feel comfortable in your skin. It's an important part of self-care and can have serious health implications.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In this article,\u00a0 we'll explore what body awareness is, why it's important, and how you can develop it.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>What Is Body Awareness?<\/strong><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Body awareness is the ability to sense what's happening with your body. This includes both physical sensations and emotions. 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