Mindfulness Meditation Lesson 2:
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

Theme of Mindfulness Meditation Lesson 2

Last week we learned the importance of being mindful of our breath and began training ourselves to be able to keep our attention focused on our breath while following our breathing. Now we build upon this foundation and learn our first formal meditation, a mindfulness of the breath sitting meditation.

Agenda for Lesson 2

1. Following Your Breath
 
2. Everyday Mindfulness
 
3. How to Meditate in 5 Easy Steps
 
4. Mindfulness of Breath Meditation
 
5. Dealing With Distractions While Meditating
 
6. Home Practice

Worksheets

You can download or print off the worksheets we'll be using this session in advance in PDF or Word format. Links for the worksheets are also included at the relevant part of each lesson, so you'll be able to download or open them then if you prefer.

Other Materials

• A notebook for any notes you may wish to make
 
• For the Mindfulness of Breath meditation, you'll need a place to sit:
  • cross-legged on the floor, perhaps on a cushion; or
  • on a firm chair with no armrests (such as a kitchen or dining room chair) where you can sit with your feet flat on the floor and your back not resting on the back of the chair