

How to Start (Restart, or Upgrade) Your Meditation Practice: A Master Class | Jon Kabat-Zinn
104 snips Jan 1, 2024
Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in mindfulness and author, shares invaluable insights on starting or reviving your meditation practice. He emphasizes the importance of being fully present with no agenda and encourages a relaxed approach, even suggesting meditation in bed. Kabat-Zinn discusses the significance of examining personal motivations and the transformative power of mindfulness in daily life. He stresses that meditation is about awareness rather than achievement, fostering a deeper connection to oneself and the world.
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Morning Meditation Routine
- Start meditating after waking up and using the bathroom.
- Meditate for the time that feels appropriate, then continue with your day.
Posture for Meditation
- Sit in a posture that promotes wakefulness and dignity, preferably on the floor if possible.
- If floor sitting is difficult, use a chair; internal posture matters most.
Meditation as Tuning
- View meditation as tuning your instrument before playing it throughout the day.
- This tuning enhances presence and reduces reactivity to thoughts and emotions.