Mindfulness: Getting Started

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How to Do It

Mindfulness meditation practice couldn’t be simpler: take a good seat, pay attention to the breath, and when your attention wanders, notice when your mind wandering occurs and return. By following these simple steps, you can get to know yourself up close and personal.

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How Meditation Helps With Difficult Emotions

How are you feeling? Meditation gives us a chance to entertain that question at a deeper level. It can give us the room to fully experience an emotion for what it is. Try this mindfulness practice for working creatively with fear.

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Mindful Yoga

Mindful movement gets us out of our heads and into our bodies—and into the world around us. Here’s a series of simple postures and movements you can use as part of a sitting meditation session—or anytime.

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How to Choose a Meditation Instructor

Looking for mindfulness instruction from someone? If you want to make mindfulness part of your life, you’ll probably want to consider working with an instructor. Here’s four questions you should ask yourself.

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Choosing a Program

Mindfulness offers tools to explore the human condition in all its variety. You can learn basic mindfulness meditation and other forms of meditation in any number of ways. Here’s an overview of the many types of mindfulness programs at your disposal.

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5 Ways to Bring Mindfulness Home

Mindfulness can help us de-stress, but where it really gets put to the test is in our connections with others. And connecting with your family is crucial to everyone’s well-being. Here are some things to keep in mind as you make the effort.

How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation on the Go

Incorporating mindfulness meditation practice into your daily life doesn’t have to be a time-consuming task. In fact, it can seamlessly fit into even the busiest of daily life schedules. When you’re on the go, consider taking just a few minutes to pause and ground yourself in the present moment. For instance, during a break at work or while waiting in line, take a moment to focus on your breath. Deeply inhale, hold for a second, and then slowly exhale, allowing your thoughts to settle. This simple practice can help you cultivate mindfulness amidst the chaos of daily life.

Engaging in mindfulness meditation throughout your day can also enhance your overall well-being and provide numerous benefits of mindfulness. By dedicating short amounts of time to practice mindfulness, you create an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, even if only for a moment. Whether you’re commuting, standing in line, or waiting for an appointment, these brief pauses can significantly reduce stress and improve your mental clarity, allowing you to tackle your day with a refreshed perspective. The beauty of mindfulness is that it can be practiced anywhere, at any time, making it an invaluable tool for maintaining balance in your life.