12 Minute Meditation: Practice Gratitude for Small Things with Steve Hickman
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What would it be like to let go of needing anything to be different in this moment, and to open up t...
12 Minute Meditation: The BASICS of Mindful Eating with Lynn Rossy
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Rossy shares a mindful eating meditation that you can bring to any meal, whether it's lunch, di...
12 Minute Meditation: Connecting to Your Body with Jeanne Corrigal
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The elements have the ability to connect us, both internally and externally, with the world around u...
12 Minute Meditation: Coming Home to Yourself with Georgina Miranda
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of 12 Minute Meditation, Georgina Miranda shares a guided practice to help yo...
12 Minute Meditation: A Practice to Foster Compassion with Tara Brach
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of 12 Minute Meditation, Tara Brach leads us in a practice to consider a rela...
12 Minute Meditation: Expanding Our Hearts with Shelly Tygielski
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Shelly Tygielski offers a guided meditation to help you acknowledge what is causing you p...
12 Minute Meditation: A Practice to Reset with Shalini Bahl-Milne
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's important to remember that mindfulness is a practice; despite our best intentions, we might not...
12 Minute Meditation: Remembering How to Trust with Dr. Stacee Reicherzer
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to tune in to our own vulnerability is an act of courage that allows us to form deeper, mor...
12 Minute Meditation: A Practice to Activate Your Vagus Nerve with Andres Gonzalez
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andres Gonzales is the co-founder of the Holistic Life Foundation and for the past 16 years, he has ...
12 Minute Meditation: A 4-7-8 Breath Practice with Ni-Cheng Liang
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ni-Cheng Liang leads us in a 4-7-8 breath practice to release stagnant air and find calm....
12 Minute Meditation: Cultivating Inner Balance in the Face of Change with Susan Bauer-Wu
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Bauer-Wu shares a guided mindfulness practice to help you cultivate the patience to ride the w...
12 Minute Meditation: Set the Tone for Your Leadership with Tovi Scruggs-Hussein
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tovi Scruggs-Hussein leads us in a practice to explore integrity, inspiration, and purpos...
12 Minute Meditation: A Meditation on Belonging and Connection with Ruth King
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth King offers a guided meditation practice from her heart to yours. Ruth is a teacher, author, fo...
R.E.S.T. in Awareness with Rashid Hughes
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you find it difficult to pause and grieve, begin this meditation practice to connect with the nat...
Observe Difficult Emotions with Scott Rogers
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness allows us to create space between ourselves and our emotions. In this space, we can find...
Leaves: A Guided Meditation for Kids
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This engaging meditation uses the energy and imagery of the wind to foster inner connection and emot...
A Practice for Working with Grief with Judy Lief
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our hearts break, but our hearts also heal. The thread that pulls us from heartbreak to healing is l...
A Practice to Help Curb the Thrill of Gossiping with Nate Klemp
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Gratitude Practice to Notice, Shift, and Rewire Your Brain
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This gratitude practice is designed to change that; its aim is to amplify the experience of optimism...
A Guided Practice for Engaging Money Issues with Spencer Sherman
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If discussing money brings a feeling of unease and discomfort, try this guided practice led by Spenc...
Wind: A Guided Meditation for Kids
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This engaging meditation uses the energy and imagery of the wind to foster inner connection and emot...
Trees: A Guided Meditation for Kids
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This engaging meditation uses the energy and imagery of trees to foster inner connection and emotion...
Clouds: A Guided Meditation for Kids
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This engaging meditation uses the energy and imagery of clouds to foster inner connection and emotio...
Visualize Love and Gratitude with Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With time we might find ourselves drifting apart from our partners. In this guided meditation, you ...
Feel at Home in Your Heart with Jenée Johnson
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of a home is not limited to a physical location, it can refer to the love and care you feel...
Loving-Kindness for Difficult Times with Mark Bertin
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In times of conflict and anger, it becomes difficult to respond with compassion. Mark Bertin takes u...
Use Loving-Kindness to Feel Liberated with Jenée Johnson
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to get trapped in your own emotions and narratives, let alone the ways you can encounter o...
Walking in Uncertainty with Mark Bertin
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Life is constantly changing in various ways that can make it feel like the rug is constantly being p...
A Meditation for Patience and Resolve with Mark Bertin
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you find it difficult to develop a sense of patience in the face of uncertainty and discomfort, b...
A Breathing Meditation for Children with Susan B. Katz
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
By teaching children meditation and mindfulness skills we help them increase their well-being and en...
A Practice to Reset Tough Conversations with Shalini Bahl-Milne
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's not always the case that our formal mindfulness practice carries seamlessly into daily life—e...
A 10-Minute Full Body Scan Meditation
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deepen Your Awareness with Rhonda Magee
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This guided meditation is focused on deepening your awareness, freeing yourself, and settling in the...
A Walking Meditation with Elaine Smookler
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing an intentional, mindful walk can provide an opportunity to connect with your senses and...
Offer Loving-Kindness to Yourself and Others with Sharon Salzberg
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Using the repetition of certain phrases, Sharon Salzberg takes us through a loving-kindness medita...
A Gentle Practice for Opening Up to Painful Emotions
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Observe the Wandering Mind with Enrique Collazo
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this guided meditation, we become aware of the mind as a process. When we think of our mind in th...
Cultivate Embodied Awareness with Sebene Selassie
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Embodied awareness means grounding ourselves in our sensory experiences in order to connect with wha...
Place Your Attention on the Nature of Your Mind with Vinny Ferraro
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this guided meditation, Vinny Ferraro invites us to see our thoughts as they arise, notice them, ...
Softly Focus Your Awareness with Susan Kaiser Greenland
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We often use the breath and sensations of the body as anchors in meditation, but listening to the so...
Founding Editor Barry Boyce Speaks with Former Police Officer Richard Goerling
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Founding Editor Barry Boyce speaks with mindfulness trainer and former police officer Richard Goerli...
Turning Awareness into Action with Michelle Maldonado
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a foundational awareness practice designed to help bring about three key insights: clarity o...
Remember That You Are Enough with Spencer Sherman
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Society often pushes benchmarks at us: We are enough if we have a certain amount of money, if we loo...
Fully Experience the Present with Jay Vidyarthi
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We let go of the feeling that we need to work toward something in this practice for self-care. Jay V...
Practice Forgiveness with Carley Hauck
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since the beginning of shelter in place regulations, many of us have experienced increased stress an...
Embrace Fear with Loch Kelly
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling fear, anger, or any unpleasant emotion, begin this guided meditation to embrace wh...
Gather Your Energy with Sharon Salzberg
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Settle into this meditation to strengthen your concentration and utilize the full power of your ener...
Find Calm and Equanimity with Linda Graham
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Graham guides us through three breath and awareness practices to help ground ourselves through...
A Nourishing Breath Meditation with Bob Stahl and Elisha Goldstein
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The deepest healing occurs when you come to terms with the way things are. This simple awareness of ...
Cool the Fires of Reactivity with Willem Kuyken
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Equanimity helps us understand that when we allow difficult thoughts and feelings—when we don't ov...
STOP Practice with Rhonda Magee
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Navigate reactivity and distressing moments with the STOP practice. The four steps create space for ...
Where Does the Path of Mindfulness Lead?
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Gift of Being Alive: A Q&A with Rhonda Magee
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
RAIN Meditation with Tara Brach
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Explore RAIN as a stand-alone meditation or move through the four steps in a more abbreviated way wh...
Tame Feelings of Shame with Patricia Rockman
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring difficult emotions and experiences may be the key to loosening their hold over us. Patrici...
Asking For and Receiving Help with Tara Healey
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This mindfulness practice is meant to help you tame your inner critic, so you can reach out for help...
A Mindfulness Practice for Pain with Christiane Wolf
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Find your inner support group with this guided meditation for working with physical pain and interna...
Soften, Soothe, Allow
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reflection on Core Values
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How Would You Treat a Friend in Pain
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zooming Out for Pain
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zooming in for Pain
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness and Pain: What the Research Tells Us
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Pain Leads to Loneliness and Isolation
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What Mindfulness Is…and How It Could Help with Pain
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Letting Go of Guilt: Discovering Strength in Self-Compassion
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic Pain
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic Pain: The roommate we would rather not have
Desk Chair Body Scan
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Meditate right where you are with this 10-minute guided practice.
A Mindfulness Practice to Notice the Mind-Body Connection
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our bodies have power to influence our minds, and vice versa. This guided meditation shows you how.
Stay in the Moment with JG Larochette
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This meditation guides you through one of the fundamental practices of mindfulness: breathing. For s...
Soft Belly Breathing with Jillian Pransky
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This guided meditation takes you through the power of soft belly breathing. Jillian Pransky says the...
Find Your Loving-Kindness Phrases with Chris Germer
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This pen and paper practice guides you into finding your loving-kindness phrases which you can use i...
Cultivating Our Attention
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A basic mindfulness practice raising our awareness and stirring our curiosity.
Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
5-Minute Breathing Practice
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A simple meditation to connect to your breath.
Observe Thoughts Without Judgment with Jon Kabat-Zinn
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don't fall into the trap of thoughts that swirl through the mind, especially those laced with judgme...
A Body Scan with Diana Winston
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Take a moment to relax your body and focus your mind. This guided meditation is a simple way to cult...
Rest in Awareness with Jon Kabat-Zinn
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This guided meditation allows us to move out of our own experience and open up to what is happening ...
Trying Compassion on Capitol Hill
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you extend compassion toward a difficult person in your life? Congressman Tim Ryan tries a pract...
Feeling Lonely? Embrace Compassion
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a world driven by competition and comparison, Sharon Salzberg contends shifting our definition of...
How Meditation is a Practice of Resilience
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the "Real Love with Sharon Salzberg" event hosted by Women of Wisdom and Mindful, medit...
Tune In to Present Moment Awareness with Barry Boyce
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we become more familiar with practicing mindfulness, we can begin to enjoy it as an opportunity t...
Focus the Mind with Barry Boyce
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The moment of noticing a thought is a very powerful moment. It's really where the real meditation oc...
1-Minute Meditation with Barry Boyce
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Explore a brief mindfulness meditation practice from Barry Boyce, Editor-in-Chief of Mindful. This ...
Deep Belly Breathing with Shamash Alidina
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This guided meditation is an introduction to deep belly breathing which helps you relax and reduce s...
Label Difficult Emotions with Christopher Germer
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This guided meditation is about labelling your emotions. Research suggests that the practice helps t...
Can Mindfulness Helps Us Dismantle Inequality?
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt of a longer conversation with Rhonda Magee on mindfulness and dismantling the subtle habi...
A Basic Mindfulness Meditation for Labelling Thoughts and Emotions
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A 20-minute breathing meditation that explores thoughts, sensations, and mental states with kind awa...
Cultivate Moment-to-Moment Gratitude with Scott Rogers
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This body scan and breath awareness practice integrates relaxation, mindfulness, and gratitude. With...
Take a Self-Compassion Break with Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This guided meditation can be helpful when you're feeling isolated or experiencing difficulty. Conne...
A Meditation for Exploring Your Senses
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Follow this guided meditation from Cara Bradley to notice your sight, sound, taste, touch, smell, an...
A Meditation for Offering Yourself Kindness
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Hickman leads this guided meditation to practice wishing yourself happiness.
A Loving-Kindness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Practice sending loving-kindness to people you feel neutral toward as well as those you have difficu...
20-Minute Practice for Exploring Your Habitual Reactions
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A 10-Minute Practice to Be With the Breath
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This guided meditation allows you to let go of your thoughts and settle into the natural rhythm of t...
Tame Holiday Stress with Mark Bertin
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
'Tis the season to give up the guilt. Let go of aiming for perfection around the holidays with this ...
A Meditation for Settling Your Busy Mind
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist and mindfulness expert Holly Rogers explains why you should not even try to stop your t...
Tame Bad Habits with Judson Brewer
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This guided meditation focuses on a craving you may have. Maybe it's for food, or an empty email inb...
Quiet Your Inner Critic With Mark Bertin
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The fight for perfection is a fight that can't be won. Use this guided meditation to notice the voic...
A Mindfulness Practice for Kids: Coming Back to the Positive
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas