Guided Meditations

Follow along with guided meditations led by experienced teachers. These audio and written practices walk you through each step, making it easy to meditate whether you have five minutes or an hour.
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Guided Meditations
A 12-Minute Meditation to Explore What’s True 

In this episode of 12-Minute Meditation, Mindful founding editor Barry Boyce leads us in an inquiry practice to become aware of our preconceptions, loosen our grip on what we think we know, and explore what’s true. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • February 24, 2022
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Guided Meditations
Mindfulness is for Everyone  

In this short video, Philadelphia-based social worker Kenneth Bourne reads from Caverly Morgan’s A Kid’s Book About Mindfulness to offer a grounding moment of pause and reflection. Read More 

  • Ava Whitney-Coulter
  • February 18, 2022
Loving-Kindness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg - An illustration of interlocking hands holding a heart
Guided Meditations
Loving-Kindness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 

Sharon Salzberg—one of the world's leading loving-kindness meditation teachers—offers us a profound sense of connection through her teachings, guiding us to live our lives with greater intention and compassion. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • February 2, 2022
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