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Failing on All Fronts

Why practice mindfulness if it isn’t going to guarantee sleep, remove anxiety, and be a fast track to weight loss? Teacher Elaine Smookler explores the disappointment we face when we look to a mindfulness practice to help us escape the human experience, rather than building the capacity to welcome whatever comes and goes as a teacher. Read More ›

Elaine Smookler | 7 MIN READ

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Forgiveness Is an Inside Job

Carley Hauck | 3 MIN READ

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Vinny Ferraro: Directing Compassion Toward Ourselves

Vinny Ferraro | 1 MIN READ

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3 Mindfulness Practices for Mind-Body Connection

Ava Whitney-Coulter | 2 MIN READ

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Mental Fitness is Replacing Mindfulness—But is That a Problem?

Angela Stubbs | 7 MIN READ

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The Circuitous Path of an Unexpected Meditation Teacher

Billy Rosenbeck | 18 MIN READ

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3 Ways to Escape the “Perfect Meditator” Trap

Mark Bertin | 3 MIN READ

Mark Bertin: A Guided Walking Meditation to Meet Uncertainty with Compassion

Mark Bertin | 4 MIN READ

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Forgiveness Is an Inside Job

Holding on to hurt feelings limits your ability to be present. Move past resentment and anger by learning to forgive yourself first. Read More ›

Carley Hauck | 3 MIN READ

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Meditation Practices

3 Mindfulness Practices for Mind-Body Connection

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. Read More ›

Ava Whitney-Coulter | 2 MIN READ

Getting Started

3 Ways to Escape the “Perfect Meditator” Trap

Thinking things should be a certain way, every time, can get us in trouble. Same goes with meditation. Try practicing with the following tips in mind. Read More ›

Mark Bertin | 3 MIN READ

Podcasts & Audio

Mark Bertin: A Guided Walking Meditation to Meet Uncertainty with Compassion

When we're facing the unknown, our thoughts and emotions often go into overdrive and we lose sight of being kind to ourselves. Mark Bertin reminds us that we are not alone and offers a practice to work with uncertainty. Read More ›

Mark Bertin | 4 MIN READ

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Janice Martellucci: Meditation for Transitions

Whether you’re letting go of the old, embracing the new, or both, this meditation is perfect for meeting transition with curiosity and care. Read More ›

Janice Martellucci | 1 MIN READ

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Jeneé Johnson: Build Resilience by Staying in the Moment

Jenée Johnson leads a practice to foster returning to ourselves whenever our mind wanders. Read More ›

Jenée Johnson | 2 MIN READ

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Physical Health & Pain

7 Simple Techniques for Releasing Tension from Fingertips to Palms

Our hands carry, fold, type, hold, grasp, and steady us all day long. Try these mindful techniques for releasing tension when your hands and wrists need a little extra TLC. Read More ›

Lola Marks | 6 MIN READ

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The Wellness Trap: What Mindfulness Can’t Fix

As mindfulness practices have gained popularity, a subtle shift has occurred around how we view these techniques and what we expect of them. Writer Angela Stubbs examines what she calls “the wellness trap” and asks: Have we lost sight of the original intent of mindfulness? And do we miss out on the true potency of this practice when we start to demand too much of it? Read More ›

Angela Stubbs | 7 MIN READ