Progressive Muscle Mindfulness

Free Acceptance and Commitment Therapy audio by Dr. Russ Harris

Develop awareness and calm through this guided mindfulness practice led by Dr. Russ Harris. The Progressive Muscle Mindfulness exercise teaches clients how to focus attention on body sensations while gently tensing and releasing muscle groups, fostering presence, acceptance, and relaxation without striving for control.

Adapted from Trauma-Focused ACT, this 13-minute body scan supports grounding, emotional regulation, and connection to the present moment, ideal for both clinical use and personal mindfulness practice.

Use this free audio to:

  • Teach clients mindfulness through body awareness

  • Support trauma-informed grounding and emotional regulation

  • Encourage nonjudgmental attention and physical awareness

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Progressive Muscle Mindfulness

Medium Length Body Scan (13 mins) by Russ Harris