Bodily experiences of patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa during treatment with the body monochord—A modified grounded theory approach

•Differentiated bodily perceptions during treatment with Body Monochord were observed.•Various body-related feelings were experienced during treatment with Body Monochord.•Subjective experiences were not primarily focused on illness-related body problem areas.•Subjective experiences were reported in multiple ways including positively and negatively.