If you’re looking for tips on how to start a meditation practice or meditations to spice up your practice, look no further. This guide to has it all.
From seasonally-themed meditations to practical advice for the beginning meditator, keep this guide on-hand for reference.
Searching for mini meditations or bite-sized meditations for when you’re too busy? Want to learn more about loving-kindness meditations? Need ideas to help calm your mind when you’re flying? How about a post-work meditation, a practice to calm your racing mind or an exercise for when you’re over-the-top stressed?
On the practical side, you can learn how to build a consistent practice, how to find time to meditate, and start with the 10 rules for new meditators.
We also feature a comprehensive overview of 11 meditation styles and techniques explained and mythbusters to clear up the misunderstandings that often confuse beginners.
Bottom line, Mindful Minutes is all about mindfulness and meditation, and how to make it work for you and your life. Dive in and explore.
We spend too much time rushing from point A to B. Walking meditation is a chance to do the opposite—strolling without any other purpose except to stroll.
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This conversation between Jon Kabat-Zinn and Soren Gordhamer is full of humor, research, and interesting perspectives on why mindfulness is gaining interest.
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When you first decide to explore meditation, the practice can seem overwhelming. New meditators, embrace these 10 rules to answer the most common questions.
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The first thing you do when you wake up will set the tone for your entire day. Follow this guide to design a morning routine that’ll set you up for success.
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Try this meditation to bring your mind and heart into alignment—so your goals, intentions and resolutions will be charged with purpose and power.
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Even with practice as a performer and presenter, public-speaking nerves are common. Try these tips to settle your nerves before taking the spotlight.
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As days get shorter and colder, it’s important to recognize this season change as an opportunity to turn inward and get insight into what you want to manifest in your life. Try this short meditation to help you gain clarity and transition into autumn.
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As distractions become more prevalent, the act of concentrating has become more difficult. Here are four exercises to train your mind how to focus.
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An intention is a guiding principle for how you want to show up in the world, and a way to bring heart and mind into alignment.
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A friend of mine came to me frustrated and ashamed that he couldn’t meditate for longer than one minute. We decided to do an experiment, find out what we learned…
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If you’re one of those who think you don’t have 10 minutes to meditate during your day, here’s what I have to say: I bet you have one.
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Sometimes we don’t realize we are making decisions. It can happen mindlessly—before you know it, something’s been decided without you being aware, even though you’re the one who made the decision.
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Music is a powerful tool. It can boost your mood, spark an emotion, and calm the soul. Here are two playlists to set the mood for meditation and peace.
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Ever feel like you move through your day to the soundtrack of constant chatter? Like you’re listening to a radio stream of your least favorite station? Here’s how to take control and turn down the volume of your monkey mind.
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You don’t need an hour of meditation to enjoy the benefits of a mindfulness practice. Here are some ideas on how to be mindful in 5 minutes or less.
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