Getting Started
Meditation’s Effects May Differ by Type of Practice
A new study explores how the type of meditation you practice could impact your brain in different ways, leading to varied social, cognitive, or behavioral effects. Read More 
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.
Creativity
Going Nowhere, Slowly
Barry Boyce on how to unearth delights and insights through an aimless stroll. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Nice Guys Finish First
Putting kindness and empathy first makes us happier, healthier, and even more successful. Compassion, it seems, isn’t just a nice idea. It’s downright good for us. Read More
Breathing Meditations
A 5-Minute Mindful Breathing Practice to Restore Your Attention
A simple meditation to train your attention so you can learn how to choose what you'd like to focus on rather letting your mind wander around unattended. Read More
Focus & Attention
Aimless Walking: An Allowing Practice for Your Wandering Mind
A mindfulness practice for mind-wanderers that emphasizes wandering and spaciousness over concentration and focus. Read More
Guided Meditations
Three Mindful Practices for the International Day of Peace
To celebrate, try these three guided audio meditations to foster awareness, compassion, and loving-kindness. Read More
Guided Meditations
The ABCs of STOP: Three Short Mindful Breaks for Your Day
A new take on a well-known mindfulness practice that helps you foster compassion and kind awareness when you need to come down from stress. Read More
Guided Meditations
5 Meditations from Mindful Retreats
Deepen your practice with these five meditations from the retreats we recommend in our October 2017 issue of Mindful Magazine. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Make a Friend out of a Foe
Making a habit to be friendly—even toward people we don’t like—can render us happier and healthier. Read More
Getting Started
How To Find Time To Meditate
There is no perfect time to meditate—But you can try these 6 simple steps to find your best time to meditate and make it a habit. Read More
