Download the free Mindful App  ›

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.
# Alt Text A child's illustration of a large tree with green foliage in a colorful landscape.
Meditation Practices
Take a Mindful Hike 

Physical activity. Beautiful scenery. Who doesn’t like the occasional hike in the great outdoors? And when you add a little extra awareness to the experience, your outing can benefit both your body and your mind. Read More 

  • Catherine Morey-Nase
  • October 5, 2016
stop sign in autumn
Breathing Meditations
S.T.O.P. Stress in Its Tracks 

Taking a short break to tune in to the body and mind allows us to wind down from stress, but also get curious about our triggers. Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • September 2, 2016
Protesters holding hands to show their stance against racism. Black and white person holding hands during protest.
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Healing Racial Fault Lines 

How the simple act of sharing personal stories can help uncover divisive thoughts buried deep within ourselves. Read More 

  • Barry Yeoman
  • August 11, 2016
How to cultivate curiosity in your mindfulness practice - Woman holding magnifying glass and looking through it at interrogation points.
Breathing Meditations
How to Cultivate Curiosity in Your Mindfulness Practice 

Mindfulness is disruptive, says Patricia Rockman, because it changes how we pay attention to things, and ultimately, our experience of the world. Here are mindfulness techniques that can help you shift your focus. Read More 

  • Patricia Rockman
  • August 8, 2016
Ad for a mindfulness app with meditations, articles, and a section sidebar, shown on a phone held in hand.