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Savor this gentle practice as part of your time to simply be present with yourself. Or, invite a loved one to join you and unwind together, if you so choose.

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In the often heated, sometimes chaotic halls of the UK Parliament, scholars, thinkers, politicians, and policy-makers have been weaving in threads of mindfulness. The result: not a change in ideologies but a shift toward more positive and productive relationships across parties.

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As we celebrate the women leaders of mindfulness, we invited teachers, researchers, and activists to share guided meditations that reflect what they’ve learned from their years of deep practice.

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The latest research shows that employees are happier in their jobs when they’re led by a woman, but experts say that being an effective leader has more to do with trust than with gender.

The post Women Are Leaders of Mindfulness at Work—Here’s Why appeared first on Mindful.

Breathe into challenging movement with a longer exhale, whether that be hitting laps on the stairs, running, hiking, climbing, or a high intensity workout.

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Explore this informal mindfulness practice to foster a sense of connection and belonging.

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When mindfulness and PE teacher Alex Tzelnic struggled to bridge mindfulness and social justice teachings in his fourth grade classroom, he reached out to Rhonda Magee, author of The Inner Work of Racial Justice. Here, he shares their conversation.

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This movement exercise is Elaine Smookler’s foolproof way to induce laughter. It is based on the Hawaiian word “Aloha,” a nice vowel-y word that opens the mouth and throat just by saying it.

The post Laughter Yoga: A Gentle Movement Practice to Get the Giggles Going appeared first on Mindful.

Top mindful movement experts invite us to come home to the body, get curious about what we find there, and let it nourish us from the inside out.

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Tuning in to the movement of nature can be very soothing and calming, even in the midst of ongoing challenges. You can do this meditation outdoors, or anywhere.

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Giving someone your full attention in conversation isn’t easy, but it is a skill we can practice and hone.

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When it comes to workplace well-being and stress, mindfulness can go beyond the individual level. Research suggests that strengthening clear, vulnerable communication and working from the knowledge that we’re in this together can help transform the way we work.

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In this seated yoga practice, we cultivate the tools to nurture, strengthen, and give courage to our fearless hearts.

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You don’t have to be an experienced swimmer or even particularly athletic to benefit from marrying mindfulness and movement.

The post Swimming, Walking, Running—Why Mindful Movement Can Boost Resilience  appeared first on Mindful.

You can take your time and explore the RAIN meditation as a stand-alone practice or move through the steps in a more abbreviated way whenever challenging emotions arise.

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Experiencing everyday wonder can help us see that we’re part of something bigger. Science shows that this exquisite emotion can quiet our inner critic, reduce stress, loneliness, and physical distress, and bring a sense of expanded time, perspective, and connection.

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We can all benefit from taking a step back, appreciating the love we have in our lives, and making the time to show others we care about them.

The post Deepen Your Relationships with Mindfulness appeared first on Mindful.

Go out and find your own moments of awe. Listen to them carefully and
see where they guide you. What you may find, in how they stir humility
and wonder, is that they can point you toward finding new inspiration
and deep meaning.

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You don’t need to laugh large to feel joy from your head to your toes—though it doesn’t hurt. Start with a smile—and notice where it takes you.

The post Find Your Way to Embodied Joy appeared first on Mindful.

Mindful readers share how they relate to their bodies and offer some sage advice.

The post What Makes You Feel Strong? appeared first on Mindful.

When the same old same old isn’t serving us as well as it used to, our mindfulness practice can broaden our perspective and help us see different pathways that may have been there all along.

The post Stuck in a Rut? Here’s How Mindfulness Can Help appeared first on Mindful.

When hard things happen and we’re left with all our messy emotions, our mindfulness practice can help us shift and welcome joy.

The post How Mindfulness Moves Us appeared first on Mindful.

We’ve rounded up the latest research in the world of mindfulness from Georgetown Medical Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of St. Andrews.

The post New Research Shows Mindfulness May Boost Resilience in Kids Affected by the Pandemic appeared first on Mindful.

Indigenous rights activist and yoga teacher Shayla Oulette Stonechild shares how she practices authenticity while emerging in the mindfulness world as a spokesperson for healing and equity.

The post Coming Into Alignment with Shayla Oulette Stonechild appeared first on Mindful.

Checking in with our bodies can be a powerful first step to notice what’s arising right now and offering ourselves what we need to feel our best.

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When we practice giving others our full attention, we strengthen bonds and make new discoveries. Here are three practices for staying grounded, present, and connected in conversation.

The post Active Listening: How to Bring Mindful Awareness to Every Conversation appeared first on Mindful.

When we train our awareness of what’s arising, both internally and externally, we increase our capacity to act with wisdom, no matter what life throws at us.

The post A Guided Meditation to Train Moment-to-Moment Awareness appeared first on Mindful.

From emerging mindfulness gatherings to a look at how one astronaut brought meditation to space, here’s the latest news from the mindfulness community.

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Jon Kabat-Zinn leads us in a heartscape meditation for deep healing of ourselves and others.

The post This Loving-Kindness Meditation is a Radical Act of Love appeared first on Mindful.

Unchecked stress may lead to overwhelm, unhelpful coping, and burnout. When you learn to recognize the warning signs, you can take wise action to manage your stress—with a little kind attention, and a lot of self-compassion.

The post Shift Your Mind From Crisis Mode to Calm appeared first on Mindful.

Riding a bike, lifting weights, sweating it out on a treadmill—each can be a mindfulness practice. Whatever the physical activity, instead of simply working out to master a skill or improve your condition, you can move and breathe in a way that shifts you from feeling busy and distracted to feeling strong and capable.

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Michelle Maldonado shares a practice for strengthening our ability to be self-aware, self-actualized, and self-determined as we co-create our emerging new reality and world together.

The post A Guided Meditation for Turning Awareness into Action appeared first on Mindful.

When it comes to building the habit of meditation, questions about how much to practice (and how to stick with it over time) may leave you shrugging your shoulders instead of relaxing them. Here are four strategies to help you build a practice that works for you.

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We know mindfulness-based interventions have been successful in reducing burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression, but few studies have applied this to nurses. Here’s a look at how researchers are bridging the gap.

The post Nurses Are Burnt Out. Can Mindfulness Help? appeared first on Mindful.

Try this meditation practice to relax your body from head to toe.

The post Beginner’s Body Scan Meditation appeared first on Mindful.

A 15-minute meditation that begins by imagining yourself surrounded by a circle of the most loving beings, making generous offerings of love and goodwill to you.

The post A Compassion Practice for Opening the Heart appeared first on Mindful.

Follow these guidelines to help you and your students feel empowered and safe when you teach mindfulness.

The post 8 Tips and Scripts for Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Teaching appeared first on Mindful.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction is just as effective as a gold-standard antidepressant for the treatment of anxiety, and comes with fewer side effects.

The post A Recent Study Reveals Mindfulness is Comparable to Popular Drug for Treating Anxiety appeared first on Mindful.

Explore how mindfulness and meditation can help soften feelings of anxiousness, reduce stress, and calm a panic attack.

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Feeling unwell can be hard work sometimes—and that might be a sign that it’s time to stop trying so hard. Taking the mindful path means making room for suffering, too.

The post 3 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself When You’re Feeling Blue appeared first on Mindful.

May this curated retreat offer some relief, to collectively nourish our awareness, so that we have the opportunity to build authentic, trusting relationships, and from there, work together to create a kinder world.

The post Try This Self-Guided Meditation Retreat for Rest and Restoration appeared first on Mindful.

The act of questioning the thoughts that shape our reality (especially when they create stress, anger, or frustration) opens the door to living a life with more compassion, ease, and openness to new possibilities.

The post A Simple Inquiry Practice to Unwind from Stress appeared first on Mindful.

Mindfulness meditation practice couldn’t be simpler: take a good seat, pay attention to the breath, and when your attention wanders, return.

The post Mindfulness Meditation: How to Do It appeared first on Mindful.

Skip the resolutions this year. Set a different tone by cultivating your intentions for the new year with this mindful practice.

The post A Guided Meditation to Set Your Intentions for the New Year appeared first on Mindful.

How mindfulness and a rewarding routine can help us develop good habits that last.

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When love feels scarce, we are conditioned to slip into survival mode. Caverly Morgan shares wisdom on how we can create pathways for remembering the heart of who we are.

The post Are You Surviving or Thriving? Here’s How to Tell appeared first on Mindful.

Shelly Tygielski offers a three-step exercise to help you get started with your own self-care plan—no bubble bath required.

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Breathing practice doesn't have to be boring. With our kids we can find fun ways to reset and give ourselves and our days a fresh start.

The post The Breath is Your Superpower: 3 Ways to Help Kids Reset appeared first on Mindful.

Embrace change, self-compassion, and hope with this guided mindfulness practice from Rose Felix Cratsley.

The post A Guided Meditation for Healing Through Hope appeared first on Mindful.

Need some mindful listening recommendations for the new year? The Mindful editors share their picks for this year’s best podcast episodes about meditation and mindful living.

The post The Top 10 Mindfulness and Meditation Podcasts of 2022 appeared first on Mindful.

Here are five guided meditations to help you feel grateful for all things, both big and small.

The post 5 Gratitude Meditations to Fill Your Heart with the Joy of Giving Thanks appeared first on Mindful.

The Mindful editors look back on their favorite books published this year.

The post The Best Mindfulness Books of 2022 appeared first on Mindful.

Loving-kindness is not a mystical quality reserved for sages and saints. In fact, you likely already experience it often. With practice, you can learn to recognize loving-kindness in yourself and others.

The post How to Recognize Your Capacity to Love appeared first on Mindful.

Cultivate gratitude for life's small delights as you move through the senses.

The post Gratitude Practice: Savor the Moment by Tapping into Your Senses appeared first on Mindful.

“Just the right thing” may not be a thing at all. By giving experiences instead of things, we can focus on the real goals of exchanging gifts.

The post Why Gifting Experiences Might Be the Best Idea This Year appeared first on Mindful.

How our goal-setting mind causes us to fixate on one track, and how we can become more responsive to the richness and complexity that each moment presents.

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