Meditation Practices

Explore meditation techniques for every level - from your first sitting practice to advanced methods like body scan, breathwork, and loving-kindness. Each practice includes step-by-step guidance to help you build a meditation habit that lasts.
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Getting Started
Mindfulness is Not a Panacea 

Mindfulness is not simply about being in the present moment. It's about knowing when to deal with difficulty and when we need to look after ourselves by perhaps deliberately practicing avoidance. Read More 

  • Patricia Rockman
  • December 1, 2016
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Eating & Body Image
How to Be Mindful With a Cup of Tea 

When it's difficult to meditate, you can build moments of mindfulness into the day through simple activities like brewing and enjoying a cup of tea. Read More 

  • Ed Halliwell
  • November 16, 2016
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Depression & Grief
Why We’re Hardwired to Armor Our Hearts 

Keeping a distance shields us from the pain we've already experienced and future wounds. But it's only when we acknowledge pain and tend to it that we're able to open up—to others and ourselves. Read More 

  • Vinny Ferraro
  • October 27, 2016
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Focus & Attention
A Simple Mindful Cell Phone Practice 

Here's a short mindfulness practice to help you notice your reactions to the beeps and buzzes of your phone, and become aware of the stories and urges and emotions that it can bring up. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard
  • October 26, 2016
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