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MAIA Test – Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA-2)

Question 1 of 37

When I am tense I notice where the tension is located in my body.


Question 2 of 37

I notice when I am uncomfortable in my body.


Question 3 of 37

I notice where in my body I am comfortable.


Question 4 of 37

I notice changes in my breathing, such as whether it slows down or speeds up.


Question 5 of 37

I ignore physical tension or discomfort until they become more severe.


Question 6 of 37

I distract myself from sensations of discomfort.


Question 7 of 37

When I feel pain or discomfort, I try to power through it.


Question 8 of 37

I try to ignore pain.


Question 9 of 37

I push feelings of discomfort away by focusing on something.


Question 10 of 37

When I feel unpleasant body sensations, I occupy myself with something else so I don’t have to feel them.


Question 11 of 37

When I feel physical pain, I become upset.


Question 12 of 37

I start to worry that something is wrong if I feel any discomfort.


Question 13 of 37

I can notice an unpleasant body sensation without worrying about it.


Question 14 of 37

I can stay calm and not worry when I have feelings of discomfort or pain.


Question 15 of 37

When I am in discomfort or pain I can’t get it out of my mind.


Question 16 of 37

I can pay attention to my breath without being distracted by things happening around me.


Question 17 of 37

I can maintain awareness of my inner bodily sensations even when there is a lot going on around me.


Question 18 of 37

When I am in conversation with someone, I can pay attention to my posture.


Question 19 of 37

I can return awareness to my body if I am distracted.


Question 20 of 37

I can refocus my attention from thinking to sensing my body.


Question 21 of 37

I can maintain awareness of my whole body even when a part of me is in pain or discomfort.


Question 22 of 37

I am able to consciously focus on my body as a whole.


Question 23 of 37

I notice how my body changes when I am angry.


Question 24 of 37

When something is wrong in my life I can feel it in my body.


Question 25 of 37

I notice that my body feels different after a peaceful experience.


Question 26 of 37

I notice that my breathing becomes free and easy when I feel comfortable.


Question 27 of 37

I notice how my body changes when I feel happy or joyful.


Question 28 of 37

When I feel overwhelmed I can find a calm place inside.


Question 29 of 37

When I bring awareness to my body I feel a sense of calm.


Question 30 of 37

I can use my breath to reduce tension.


Question 31 of 37

When I am caught up in thoughts, I can calm my mind by focusing on my body or breathing.


Question 32 of 37

I listen for information from my body about my emotional state.


Question 33 of 37

When I am upset, I take time to explore how my body feels.


Question 34 of 37

I listen to my body to inform me about what to do.


Question 35 of 37

I am at home in my body.


Question 36 of 37

I feel my body is a safe place.


Question 37 of 37

I trust my body sensations.