Browsing: Mindfulness

“`html Engaging in mindfulness and compassion allows us to gain a clearer perspective on our lives. Rather than getting trapped in unhelpful patterns and reactions, it…

When there’s an open patch of grass at a corner, kids will take shortcuts, and soon that grass becomes hard ground. Long ago, people created paths…

“`html Overview What Is Body Scan Meditation? It’s a guided exercise that focuses attention on various body parts to alleviate tension and enhance awareness. Benefits for…

How can we achieve acceptance of the present moment? In this week’s guided meditation, Dr. Mark Bertin provides a method to gently observe the sensations, emotions,…

“`html Meditation has become increasingly popular recently, with various forms like guided sessions, mindfulness, walking meditations, body scans, and mantra meditation being offered in schools and…

“`html Interested in launching your own mindfulness meditation journey? This infographic from the Garrison Institute serves as an excellent starting point. When you’re looking to learn…

Time Needed 15 minutes each day Loving-Kindness Meditation: Relax Your Body: Close your eyes and sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor and your…

“`html Mindfulness educators frequently refer to the Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness outlined by Jon Kabat-Zinn. These include qualities such as non-judging, patience, beginner’s mind, trust, non-striving,…

Understanding and engaging with challenging emotions can help lessen their grip on us. By gently acknowledging our inner experiences, we can change feelings of shame, as…

In this week’s guided meditation, instructor and author Melli O’Brien shares a technique to help ease anxiety by fostering a gentle and steady awareness during stressful…