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The Four Postures of Mindfulness You Need to Know

In Chinese, these four postures are known as 行 (xíng or walking), 住 (zhù or standing), 坐 (zuò or sitting), 卧 (wò or lying down).

4 Expectations Holding You Back from Practicing Mindfulness Effectively

The eagerness of practicing mindfulness as a form of self-improvement invites expectations that may bring disappointment and reservations.

Mindfulness Meditation – Not the Art of Doing Nothing

As human beings, bestowed with our very unique minds, the ability to learn to see options is a great privilege.

How to Work with Physical Discomfort During Meditation

Working with physical discomfort is part and parcel of practicing mindfulness.

When Routine and Mindfulness Come Together

When mindfulness and routine come together, we can be sure that we are spending our time much more meaningfully and effectively.

Please Know That Every Moment Matters

When we are practicing mindfulness, not one moment is insignificant; not one moment is futile or ever goes to waste.

A Step-By-Step Guide to the Body Scan

As we move our attention through the body one part at a time, we observe any physical sensations that may be present.

The Discipline of Undoing Habits

It’s an irony right from the beginning when we embark on the journey of practicing mindfulness.

Why We Should Embrace the Body Scan

I have heard my learners lamenting that the body scan is one mindfulness practice they really dread doing. And I can understand why.

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