Sometimes when we sit down to meditate it feels as though our thoughts, our emotions, our pain all get worse. The truth
indfulness is non-judgmental awareness of your present moment experience. Mindfulness is not only paying attention, but paying attention in a particular way
Even amongst those that are familiar with mindfulness practice, there are some common misconceptions about what this practice really is. Sometimes, it
Many of us in the Western world were not raised with mindfulness as a core teaching. We mastered basic math, science, and
In a world that seems to be growing more and more chaotic, mindfulness is as important as ever. A tool for helping
Many of us turn to mindfulness because of some type of challenging or painful experience. Perhaps we struggle with anxiety, or maybe
Most of us did not grow up with mindfulness prioritized as an integral part of our home, school, and social lives. We
13 Online Mindfulness Meditation Groups to Join During COVID-19 Many of us could not have foreseen the state we’d be in as
Wherever you are in the world, you are likely feeling the direct or ripple effects of the novel coronavirus. From border, school,
Most of us are feeling the fallout of COVID-19 to some degree – or, we ourselves are directly impacted in a big
Mindfulness activities such as yoga and meditation play an important role in a variety of health settings in which stress is a
Meditation is a powerful tool that can help you reduce stress, relieve anxiety, enhance self-awareness, and so much more. While meditation can
In yoga studios around the world, millions of people are stretching, breathing and practicing stress reduction. Without knowing it, they might also
Yogis have known for years what science is just discovering – that is, that you can manage your mood through various yogic
You may have heard of the prefrontal lobes before, but do you know what this part of the brain provides? In his
Mindfulness quotes can inspire us when we need it most. They can be a powerful way of reminding us how to put
Finding “the right way” to meditate can be challenging. Though these ancient practices have become more or less mainstream in this modern
The breath carries us through our sleeping and waking life without the need for our conscious control. However, while it’s an automatic
Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Mindfulness exercises can help. Here are 10 mindfulness exercises for sleep. For those who struggle
The experience of anxiety is prevalent across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, there are an estimated 264 million people
Chronic pain means pain which is prolonged, lasting longer than 3 to 6 months. There are many types of chronic pain, and
Can mindful breathing, silent meditation with bells or a single mindful meditation help you get a better night’s sleep? A study published in The JAMA
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Dear friends, For those of you who want spirituality without religion, I encourage you to meet Sam Harris. He wrote a wonderful guide to meditation as
Dear friends,Rick Hanson is one of my top three favorite meditation teachers.Humble. Compassionate. Funny. Wise. Practical.He's the kind of meditation teacher I aspire to be
Learn the importance of finding quiet time. Here are some simple mindfulness exercises that will help you appreciate the moments of quietness
In the conflict of desires to be well-informed vs. to stay sane, losing your focus is easy. Maintain your inner sanity through
The new and improved 100 Day Mindfulness Challenge extends the 28 Day version to give you much more! Follow this free step-by-step
These free self compassion exercises are reminders on how self-care is very important especially during tough times and rebuilding one's resilience Dear
Dear friends,We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on
Dear friends, My friend and acclaimed mindfulness author Michelle Gale is hosting her first ever “Mindful Parenting in a Messy World Online Conference” from September 18th-
Dear friends,Most of us don't get a healthy amount of sleep on a regular basis.Younger people often have more difficulty falling asleep,
If meditating with a teacher is not your thing, you can download our free audios of silent meditations with bell sounds. Follow
Dear friends,One of the keys to teaching mindfulness is having a sense of confidence, trust and faith in yourself and in your mindfulness
Dear friends,My friend Gary Gach just wrote a wonderful book called Pause, Breathe, Smile.The Pause is about setting our intention before we think, speak, or
Dear friends,When I first started talking about mindfulness with others, I remember trying to convince everyone of the benefits. I thought people would actually
Get your daily dose of peace and inspiration through our short mindfulness quotes & processes to help you put your struggles in
Dear friends, From our earliest years, we all acquire blind spots in the way we perceive, feel, and think. Driven by our
Do you have trouble falling asleep?Do you wake up several times throughout the night?Do you want to fix your sleep schedule?Good sleep is
You will find a collection of top resources that may be helpful for your own experiential understanding of mindfulness of race and
Dear friends,With 350,000 visitors in the past two years, 10 most popular mindfulness worksheets have stood out from the rest as the
Dear friends, Are you or someone you know relatively new to mindfulness? Do you want some of the best practices for learning
Take our free mindfulness tests to reveal how mindful you actually are. These standardized tests can give an idea of what you
Dear friends,We often hear about the same mindfulness practices over and over again. The classic go-to practices that everyone seems to mention include:Mindfulness
Dear friends, With a growing number of mindfulness resources out there, it can be difficult to know which ones are worthy of
As you may know, I strongly encourage most people to try a silent 5+ day mindfulness retreat. Mindfulness retreats can deeply enhance
Anxiety can fully take over your mind and body. Increase clarity and ease of being with mindfulness practice and our free meditation
Dear friends, Many mindfulness teachers agree that the fastest way to deepen your integrated, embodied mindfulness is by attending a silent residential
If you're just entering the world of mindfulness practice, here are some free mindfulness for beginners guides & journals to get you
Introducing free audio transcripts for our guided meditations and mindfulness exercises to help you focus, gain clarity, and increase mindfulness.Dear friends,Some of