mindfulness practices

Present-moment attention training

Mindfulness practices are techniques for cultivating present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention.

These include meditation, breathing exercises, body scans, and contemplative movement like yoga or tai chi.

The term encompasses both secular stress-reduction methods and practices rooted in Buddhist traditions: She incorporated mindfulness practices into her morning routine.

Often shortened to simply "mindfulness" when the context is clear.

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beginner's mind · yoga · meditation · sitting quietly · qigong · self-compassion · body scan · relaxation techniques · nonjudgment · loving-kindness · positive affirmations · tai chi · grounding · present moment · present moment awareness · guided imagery · centering · acceptance

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