What exactly is meditation? What’s mindfulness? And what’s the difference?
Are meditation and mindfulness the same? How is mindfulness different to other types of meditation? And who practices it? Find out here.
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How I shut up for 3 days and blew my mind… right open
My first residential meditation retreat was held by Aruna Giri at Maitripa Centre in Healesville, Victoria in June 2019. Three days without talking, texting and Netflix! Here’s what went down.
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When meditation doesn’t work
In the grips of intense anxiety, mindfulness meditation may seem like it’s not bringing relief, and so what’s the point? Plenty, actually.
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Panic stations: How to consciously question your anxiety and feel better
I was in the middle of a rip-roaring anxiety attack and yet 72 hours earlier, I was free. How could it have all changed so quickly?
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What meditating for an hour every morning REALLY looks like
When you think of meditation, what comes to mind? This confession of an imperfect meditator might leave you inspired to loosen up a little.
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Don’t just do something… sit there!
With twinkling eyes and a mischievous grin that trumps Dumbledore’s, the late Thich Nhat Hanh has left a legacy for us all to aspire to.
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How to create an irresistible meditation practice the Atomic Habits way
Using the wisdom from Atomic Habits, learn how to create a meditation practice that you’ll actually do using a simple four-step process.
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How to choose the right meditation for you
Meditation is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Here’s how to choose a meditation technique that’s right for you, based on your unique personality.
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The meditation phrase that changed everything
Restless, agitated and drowning in thoughts? This game-changing meditation phrase is guaranteed to soften the body and calm the mind.
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When things suck, rinse them off with R.A.I.N
Find relief from difficult emotions by working through them in this classic 4-step mindfulness practice, RA.I.N.
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Mindfulness is not an autopsy of your experience
To ensure your mindfulness practice doesn’t become merely a clinical dissection of your experience, you need these two key ingredients.
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Access deep peace with this calming, self-acceptance meditation
Welcome yourself home in whatever state you’ve arrived. This insight meditation accesses deep peace and acceptance. Includes 10 mins’ silence.
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