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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Getting Started
Meditation for Beginners 

Want to learn to meditate? In this 6-minute video from Mindful, Founding Editor Barry Boyce guides you through the basics of meditation practice. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • February 14, 2019
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Getting Started
How to Practice Mindfulness 

Becoming more aware of where you are and what you’re doing, without becoming overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around you. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • December 12, 2018
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Getting Started
When Should I Meditate and When Should I Relax? 

Meditation isn’t a vacation from everyday life—it can be an intensive course in exploring your inner landscape. If you need rest, founding editor Barry Boyce says meditation may not be the best way to manage your mind. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • November 1, 2018
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Getting Started
10 Ways to Define Mindfulness 

It’s important that we don't define mindfulness too narrowly, or confuse different meanings with each other. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the many meanings of mindfulness. Read More 

  • Jamie Bristow
  • October 25, 2018
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