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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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 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • September 11, 2017
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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 

  • Mindful Staff
  • August 25, 2017
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Expert Interviews
Love Everyone 

Sharon Salzberg on how we can extend our hearts to every single person—not just the people we know or like, and not just when we’re feeling good. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • August 1, 2017
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