Personal Essays
Belonging Begins in the Body
Jay Pitter, author of the book Black Public Joy, offers placemaking concepts and practices for cultivating a healthy sense of connection with ourselves and the outside world. Read More 
Jay Pitter, author of the book Black Public Joy, offers placemaking concepts and practices for cultivating a healthy sense of connection with ourselves and the outside world. Read More
In this meditation, teacher Cara Bradley helps you connect balance your body and mind and tap into the power of embodied open awareness. Read More
This guided walking meditation from Kazumi Igus offers an opportunity to slow down and notice the wonder of the natural world in our urban environments. Read More
Without words, the Buddhist monks at the heart of the Walk for Peace are asking: What if peace is not an external state we hope for, but an internal state we generate and share? Read More
This short walking meditation from Jon Kabat-Zinn encourages you to embrace mindful awareness with every footfall. Read More
In this excerpt from their new book, I Know I Should Exercise, But...44 Reasons We Don’t Move and How to Get Over Them, psychologist Dr. Diana Hill and movement expert Katy Bowman explore reasons we find exercise so hard—and what we can do to savor the movement in every moment. Read More
It's tempting to put off self-care to the New Year. Explore these three practices to help you build resilience during this busy time of year. Read More
Combining running and meditation can turn an average workout into mindful running, boosting enjoyment and improving well-being. Read More
