Mindfulness Best Practices

Find a quiet place. Some of these sessions can be done while walking or commuting. We enjoy them most when we’re sitting comfortably, either upright in a chair or cross-legged somewhere. Sometimes we even lie down.

Use headphones. The sound quality of the audio recordings is optimized with headphones and you’ll stay more focused on the instructor’s cues.

Unplug. Turn off the alerts on whatever you’re using to listen to the session (and turn off your other devices if you can). A “you’ve got mail” notification can throw a wrench in the works when you’re trying to focus on your breath.

Minimize visual clutter. Looking at a big pile of stuff you need to do isn’t the best backdrop for trying to de-stress. Try closing your eyes, or sit facing a corner if you have to. Tackling your “to-do” pile can wait for a few minutes, and you’ll be able approach whatever comes next with the calm focus that practicing mindfulness brings.