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Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.
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How the techniques work, when to use them, and what to do when they do not go to plan.
All guidesHow to sit for meditation: chair, cushion or bench
A practical guide to meditation posture on a chair, a cushion or a kneeling bench, and how to find a position you can hold comfortably.
Breathing exercises for sleep: four ways to wind down
Four gentle breathing exercises to try in bed, from the long out-breath to 4-7-8, with tips for nights when sleep will not come.
4-7-8 breathing for sleep: a simple guide
How to do 4-7-8 breathing, why the long out-breath helps you wind down, and what to do if the hold feels too long.
The Two-Minute Sit
A short letter for the end of a long week.
- 1A line worth keeping
- 2A practice you can finish in two minutes
- 3One useful thing