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.
Morning Ritual
Books & Reviews
How to Create Your Own Morning Ritual 

Nobody likes rolling out of bed only because you have to be somewhere. Shift into a more empowering routine by taking as little as three minutes to gently ease your mind and body into a new day, writes Pilar Gerasimo. Read More 

  • Pilar Gerasimo
  • March 10, 2020
Health benefits of being mindful outdoors
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The Benefits of Being Mindful Outdoors 

While most of us are likely to meditate indoors, a review of scientific research indicates that the mental and physical benefits of practicing mindfulness in nature may be considerable. Read More 

  • B Grace Bullock PhD
  • March 5, 2020
A sunlit forest path winds through tall trees with moss-covered ground.
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Following the Path of Mindfulness 

Mindful editor Anne Alexander invites us on the journey of deepening our sense of wellness through mindful ways of thinking and being. Read More 

  • Anne Alexander
  • March 4, 2020
How to Be Kinder to Yourself
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
How to Be Kinder to Yourself 

We all tend to think the worst of ourselves when under a lot of stress. The next time you feel like you're being too hard on yourself, try this simple practice to foster self-compassion. Read More 

  • Kylee Ross
  • February 28, 2020
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