Getting Started

New to meditation? Start here. These beginner-friendly guides walk you through the basics - how to sit, what to expect, and how to work with a wandering mind. No experience needed, no special equipment required.
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Calm and Steady: Simple Ways to Create the Habit of Mindfulness
Getting Started
Calm and Steady: Simple Ways to Create the Habit of Mindfulness 

Like many other areas in life, mindfulness can bring us the deepest benefits when we engage in regular practice. Easier said than done, we know—so we’ve crafted this guide to help you ask the right questions, set intentions, and experience the joy of staying with your practice. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • December 18, 2025
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FAQ
Will My Well-Being Increase If I Meditate? 

The question that nearly all prospective meditators have: Will you actually have greater health and well-being if you meditate? Mindfulness teacher Steven Hickman addresses the question from a scientific (and pragmatic) perspective. Read More 

  • Steven Hickman
  • August 18, 2025
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