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Beginning Meditation

Learn the fundamental techniques of meditation.

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Learn the Basics of Meditation

Course • 3-10 min

Learn the fundamentals of meditation and mindfulness.

Guided Meditation

Meditation • 5-120 min

Add to your practice with a classic guided meditation.

Breathwork Basics

Video • 3 min

Get the beginners’ guide to breathwork with Dora.

Breathe

Meditation • 1-3 min

Add a sense of spaciousness to your day.

Getting Started

Getting Started with Headspace

Video • 1 min

Get to know the Headspace app.

What Can a Coach Help Me With?

Video • 2 min

Meet any goal with a mental health coach on your team.

The Basics

Video • 2 min

There’s no better place to start.

Meet the Teachers

Video • 4 min

Here to guide you through your journey.

Better Sleep Starts Here

Video • 2 min

Put busy thoughts to bed.

Managing Stress

Video • 2 min

Start building your toolkit for stress.

How to Practice Mindfulness Every Day

Video • 2 min

Mindfulness can be applied to everything we do.

Start Your Journey

Video • 2 min

There are so many ways to show up for yourself.

Meditations by Eve

Breathing into Stress

Meditation • 5 min

A short breathing exercise to help settle the mind.

Five Mindful Minutes

Course • 5 min

Make mindful breaks a priority.

Fear of the Future

Course • 10-20 min

Find ways to stay grounded in an uncertain world.

Time for Me

Meditation • 6 min

Take a moment out of the day that’s just for you.

Meditations by Dora

Relaxation

Meditation • 10 min

Find a sense of stillness in your mind and body.

Self-Compassion

Course • 10-20 min

Practice treating yourself with unconditional kindness.

The Lotus Seed

Mindful Activity • 2 min

Ease your mind while witnessing the beauty around you.

Visualizing Well-Being

Meditation • 10 min

Create an inner sanctuary of safety, support, and joy.

Meditations by Kessonga

Motivation Boost

Meditation • 10 min

Progress happens in the present.

Concentrate Better at Work

Meditation • 10-12 min

Find a relaxed sense of focus.

Acceptance

Course • 10-20 min

Learn to let go of resistance and find acceptance.

Midday Check-in

Meditation • 7 min

Be present with any emotions you’re feeling today.

Unwind

Meditation • 1-3 min

Lead your mind to a natural place of rest.

Noting

Wind Down • 3-5 min

A brief noting exercise, to help you achieve a restful stillness.

Meditations by Sam

Have a Calm Start to Your Day

Meditation • 6 min

Help your mind wake up for school.

Holding Onto Hope

Meditation • 15 min

Acknowledging the good can help us keep going.

Heading to School

Meditation • 4 min

Check in with yourself on your ride to school.

Accept and Allow

Meditation • 10 min

Let go of judgments toward your emotions as a caregiver.

Meditations by Rosie

Permission to Rest

Meditation • 8 min

Truly resting and letting go is a radical choice.

Walking into Presence

Meditation • 7 min

Soothe anxious feelings on a guided walk.

Compassion During Conflict

Meditation • 7 min

Give yourself the space of self-compassion.

Honoring Our Ancestors

Meditation • 10 min

Reground yourself in a sense of belonging.

Connecting With Community

Meditation • 8 min

To feel closer to others, connect with yourself first.

Learn the Techniques

Body Scan

Expert Guidance • 1 min

Bring body and mind together.

Focused Attention

Expert Guidance • <1 min

Place your attention on one thing at a time.

Noting

Expert Guidance • 1 min

Keep thoughts and feelings in proportion.

Visualization

Expert Guidance • <1 min

Using your imagination with the right amount of effort.

Resting Awareness

Expert Guidance • <1 min

A pleasant awareness of everything around you.

Loving Kindness

Expert Guidance • <1 min

Uncover a more compassionate mind.

Am I Doing it Right?

Expert Guidance • 1 min

A thought, even about meditation, is just a thought.

Meet the Teachers

Meet Eve Lewis

Video • 1 min

Get to know your meditation guide, Eve Lewis.

Meet Dora Kamau

Video • 1 min

Get to know your meditation teacher, Dora Kamau.

Meet Kessonga Giscombe

Video • 2 min

Get to know your meditation teacher, Kessonga Giscombe.

Meet Sam Snowden

Video • 2 min

Get to know your meditation teacher, Sam Snowden.

Meet Rosie Acosta

Video • 2 min

Get to know your meditation teacher Rosie.

Meet Andy Puddicombe

Video • 1 min

Get to know your meditation guide, Andy Puddicombe.

Teachers Table - Meditation teachers IRL

Video • 26 min

Overcome everyday obstacles in your mindfulness practice.

Teachers Table - Mindfulness in trying times

Video • 18 min

Learn how our teachers cultivate a resilient practice.

Teachers Table - Go on a virtual retreat

Video • 22 min

Join our teachers on a silent meditation retreat.

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