Mindfulness for Beginners

Mindfulness for Beginners

Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life
by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Health & Nutrition 22 min read ★★★★½ 4.4 (110)
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About This Book

Mindfulness for Beginners (2016) teaches wholeness and contentment are qualities present within each of us, accessible through mindful awareness. It serves as both a practical guide to and philosophical exploration of mindfulness.

Who Should Read This?

  • Overthinkers who want to step back from unproductive thought patterns
  • Self-critics ready to develop a kind relationship with themselves
  • Stressed-out professionals who want to replenish themselves by finding inner peace

About the Author

Jon Kabat-Zinn is a professor emeritus of medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He pioneered the integration of mindfulness meditation into mainstream Western medicine through his development of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Through his research, writing, and teaching, he’s played a pivotal role in bringing mindfulness practices to a broad audience.