Easy wins: ‘If stillness isn’t for you, you can meditate while eating’
Discover the art of mindful eating, a unique approach to meditation that doesn't require stillness. Explore how the simple act of eating can become a meditative practice, transforming meals into moments of serenity and self-awareness.
Meditation is hard work, but if the idea of sitting still is overwhelming, build in little short spurts of mindfulness into your day
Meditation is more than just sitting in silence
- In our busy lives, between work, class, raising kids, and maintaining a social life, how can we find time to stay mindful, aware, and calm?
Simple and straightforward
Find a safe and comfortable space, sit with your feet grounded and flat and breathe slowly
- Bring your attention to all the sensations of your body
- How do they make you feel?
- Throughout this process of observation, don’t linger on any one sensation or thought
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