Gil Fronsdal: Cultivating Well Being-Mindfulness Exercises

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Guided Anapanasati: Cultivating Well Being

Written by:

Sean Fargo

Updated on:

March 18, 2020

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Gil Fronsdal leads an Anapanasati Cultivating Well Being. Take a moment to really know & feel. Your body is always in the present moment, the mind is not.

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It's quite common that we abandon the body, by having our attention go into our thoughts and concerns that have nothing to do with the here and now. And rather than abandoning the body in meditation we become more aware that we have a body now, here and now.

And as your sitting here, as you exhale, see if there're places you can soften or relax in your body. Don't be too ambitious, 10% more relaxed, 1% more relaxed is fine. So you might start with your forehead, your eyes, see if you can soften or relax the muscles. Letting your eyes settle back into their eye-socket there's nothing to look at.

Mindfulness is more about the feeling than looking.

Soften around the mouth, the jaw. It might be helpful to let the teeth fall apart ever so slightly.

And feeling your shoulders, it's possible to relax your shoulders. Let them sink down towards the floor.

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Sean Fargo

Sean Fargo is a mindfulness teacher and founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a global platform offering evidence‑based resources and teacher certification. A former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition, he bridges contemplative wisdom with modern psychology to make mindfulness practical at work and in life. Sean has taught alongside Jack Kornfield and supported leaders at organizations such as Reddit, PG&E, and DocuSign. Through online trainings, guided meditations, and mentorship, he has helped thousands of educators, clinicians, and coaches bring mindfulness to diverse communities. Sean’s mission is simple and ambitious: expand access to authentic, science‑informed practice while cultivating compassion, clarity, and resilience. Today, Mindfulness Exercises serves millions with free and premium tools, empowering individuals and teams to lead with presence and purpose.