Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.
Featured Books about Mindfulness
Web Resources about Mindfulness and Meditation
- Insight TimerThe Insight Timer is a free meditation app that can be used on iPhones and Android phones.
- The Mindfulness Solution Meditation ExercisesDeveloped by Harvard professor Ronald Siegel, these free online meditation exercises include guided breathing, body scans, and many other exercises.
- Online Meditation TimerThis simple website features a free timer that helps users plan their meditation exercises.
- UCLA Mindful Awareness Research CenterThis site offers free streaming and downloadable meditation exercises, ranging from 3 minutes to 19 minutes.
- University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality & HealingThis site presents a variety of free mindfulness-based, stress reduction exercises in streaming and downloadable formats.
- The Invisible Gorilla and Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive UsChristopher Chabris of Union College and Daniel Simons of the University of Illinois collaborate on research regarding selective attention and other issues of psychological perception.
- Headspace: Treat Your Head Right"Designed to demystify meditation," Headspace is a website that walks users through 10-minute daily meditations. Registration is required, but the basic 10-minute service is free.