Mindfulness

Getting Started with Mindfulness Meditation 🧘🏻‍♀️

Interest in meditation has grown a lot since I originally wrote this introduction for Quora back in 2010. There are now thousands of books on various contemplative practices — enough to give anyone beginner’s paralysis. Luckily, getting started with mindfulness meditation is quite easy. Here’s how: Sit on the floor with your back straight, but not tense. Use a pillow or chair, if you need one to get comfortable. Close your eyes and be aware of your breathing.

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