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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
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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Getting Started
Defining Mindfulness 

Founding editor Barry Boyce on where mindfulness comes from and where it can go from here. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • July 10, 2018
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Getting Started
Have a Seat 

Taking the time to discover the most suitable cushion, bench, or chair for your body will pay off in years of less painful meditation sessions. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • June 1, 2018
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Getting Started
A Place of One’s Own 

A firm intention and a personal touch make for a meditation spot you’ll want to visit often. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • April 1, 2018
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