Why not invite a friend to meditate?

Going it alone has its benefits, and can be great for getting to know your mindfulness practice— but meditating with a friend is one way to really super-charge the experience. Meditating isn’t always so easy, after all—and the boost that comes from community is one resource that can always be renewed.

Looking for like-minded meditators in your area? Mindfulness teacher Tara Brach has some great advice: www.tarabrach.com/startingmeditation-group/

Having trouble finding like-minded meditators in your area? Try building a virtual community. Check out our free instructional mp3s and videos on our YouTube and Soundcloud channels—and see how others are bringing their practice into their lives on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Looking to form communities of mindfulness at your organization? That’s the work we’ve been doing for nearly 15 years. Ask us how we can help your organization.

On the cover

The lotus—the lovely flower that emerges from the mud—represents freshness and renewal in many cultures. It also has extraordinary biological properties: Lotus seeds can withstand thousands of years without water and still germinate to produce beautiful blooms. Now, that’s inspiring.