Guides
Practical guides to the practices that run through the essays, written by the editors with links to the health and research sources behind them.
- What Is MBSR? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Explained
What mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is, where it came from, what happens in the 8-week course, what research says, and how to find a trained teacher.
- Mindfulness Exercises for Adults: Eight Simple Practices
Eight simple mindfulness exercises for adults, from one-minute breathing to a body scan, mindful walking and grounding, with clear steps and tips for daily use.
- Labyrinth Walking Meditation: A Practical Guide
How to walk a labyrinth as a meditation: labyrinth versus maze, the classical and Chartres designs, a simple step-by-step practice and how to find one near you.
- How to Take an Awe Walk
What an awe walk is, what research on awe suggests, and how to take one: where to go, what to notice and simple ways to bring wonder into your daily walks.
- Mindful Gardening: A Practice You Can Start Today
How to practice mindful gardening: using the senses, slow tasks, patience and the seasons, plus simple exercises for pots or a yard and a ten-minute routine.
- Sleep Training for Adults: Building Better Sleep Habits
Sleep training for adults explained: how much sleep adults need, consistent routines, wind-down habits, mindfulness at bedtime, and when to talk to a doctor.